Larry Grenadier Jazz Shows Across Cities

Sun, Jul 26, 6:00 PM

The Zig Zag Jazz Festival: Gonzalo Rubalcaba Quartet feat. Chris Potter, Larry Grenadier & Eric Harland

Zig Zag Jazz Club / Friedenau / Map

GONZALO RUBALCABA – piano CHRIS POTTER – saxophone LARRY GRENADIER – bass ERIC HARLAND – drums Das ist nicht einfach nur ein Quartett, sondern eine Besetzung, bei der jeder einzelne Name für Weltklasse steht: Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chris Potter, Larry Grenadier und Eric Harland gehören zu den prägenden Musikerpersönlichkeiten des modernen Jazz. Unter dem Projekttitel First Meeting treffen vier Schwergewichte erstmals in dieser Formation aufeinander; jede*r bringt eigene Kompositionen und Arrangements ein. Das Ergebnis ist ein Konzert von seltener Dichte: hochvirtuos, offen, explosiv und getragen von vier Künstlern, die seit Jahrzehnten auf den wichtigsten Bühnen der Welt stehen. Gonzalo Rubalcaba zählt zu den großen Pianisten unserer Zeit. Der kubanische Meisterpianist wurde mehrfach mit dem Grammy Award ausgezeichnet und steht seit den 1990er Jahren für eine einzigartige Verbindung aus afro-kubanischer Tradition, moderner Jazzsprache und pianistischem Weltformat. Chris Potter gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Saxophonisten seiner Generation und arbeitete u. a. mit Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Paul Motian und Steely Dan. Larry Grenadier prägte über viele Jahre das Trio von Brad Mehldau und spielte mit Pat Metheny und Charles Lloyd; Eric Harland zählt zu den meistbeschäftigten Schlagzeugern des modernen Jazz und ist auf hunderten Aufnahmen zu hören. Diese Band ist ein echtes All-Star-Projekt im besten Sinne: keine Begleitband, sondern vier gleichrangige Stimmen auf absolutem Topniveau. Wenn Rubalcabas harmonische Fantasie, Potters saxophonistische Wucht, Grenadiers Bassfundament und Harlands rhythmische Energie aufeinandertreffen, entsteht zeitgenössischer Jazz in seiner konzentriertesten Form. Ein Pflichttermin für alle, die erleben wollen, wie eine wirkliche Supergroup klingt. THE ZIG ZAG JAZZ FESTIVAL: GONZALO RUBALCABA QUARTET FEAT. CHRIS POTTER, LARRY GRENADIER & ERIC HARLAND (26.07.2026) BEGINN: 18:00 Uhr (Einlass ab 17:30 Uhr) ADRESSE: EUREF-Campus 21, 10829 Berlin-Schöneberg (MAIN HALL) Elf Sommernächte. Über zwanzig Konzerte. Die größten Namen des internationalen Jazz und die frischesten Stimmen der Berliner Szene . Ob NEA Jazz Masters, Grammy-Gewinner oder die spannendsten Stimmen der Berliner Szene - mit Ledisi , Eliane Elias , Tigran Hamasyan , Till Brönner , Al Di Meola , Chris Potter , Ute Lemper bis hin zu Dee Dee Bridgewater vereint das Festival internationale Größen und neue Impulse in einem einzigartigen Sommerprogramm.

Wed, Aug 12, 6:30 PM

Joe Farnsworth Trio featuring Brad Mehldau & Larry Grenadier

Smoke Jazz Club / Upper West Side / Map

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6:30PM and 8:30PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun Brad Mehldau – piano Larry Grenadier – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums “One of the premier straight-ahead drummers of his generation.” — Glide Magazine Acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth convenes an extraordinary trio featuring pianist Brad Mehldau and bassist Larry Grenadier. Known for his deep swing, clarity of time, and ability to elevate every ensemble he joins, Farnsworth stands among the foremost drummers of his generation and has emerged as a compelling bandleader in his own right. After more than three decades propelling the bands of Benny Golson, Pharaoh Sanders, George Coleman, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Harold Mabern, Farnsworth has built a career that bridges tradition and forward momentum. As a leader, he has continued to shape distinctive ensembles across generations of players, including his recent recording The Big Room , which features artists such as Joel Ross, Sarah Hanahan, and Emmet Cohen. The New Yorker describes Farnsworth as the “most swinging of percussionists” who “can spark any band with his perfect time and unwavering attention to detail.” Of his trio partners, The New Yorker has also called Brad Mehldau “arguably the greatest working jazz pianist,” while The New York Times praises Larry Grenadier’s sound as “direct and powerful as it is elegant.”

Wed, Aug 12, 8:30 PM

Joe Farnsworth Trio featuring Brad Mehldau & Larry Grenadier

Smoke Jazz Club / Upper West Side / Map

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6:30PM and 8:30PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun Brad Mehldau – piano Larry Grenadier – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums “One of the premier straight-ahead drummers of his generation.” — Glide Magazine Acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth convenes an extraordinary trio featuring pianist Brad Mehldau and bassist Larry Grenadier. Known for his deep swing, clarity of time, and ability to elevate every ensemble he joins, Farnsworth stands among the foremost drummers of his generation and has emerged as a compelling bandleader in his own right. After more than three decades propelling the bands of Benny Golson, Pharaoh Sanders, George Coleman, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Harold Mabern, Farnsworth has built a career that bridges tradition and forward momentum. As a leader, he has continued to shape distinctive ensembles across generations of players, including his recent recording The Big Room , which features artists such as Joel Ross, Sarah Hanahan, and Emmet Cohen. The New Yorker describes Farnsworth as the “most swinging of percussionists” who “can spark any band with his perfect time and unwavering attention to detail.” Of his trio partners, The New Yorker has also called Brad Mehldau “arguably the greatest working jazz pianist,” while The New York Times praises Larry Grenadier’s sound as “direct and powerful as it is elegant.”

Thu, Aug 13, 6:30 PM

Joe Farnsworth Trio featuring Brad Mehldau & Larry Grenadier

Smoke Jazz Club / Upper West Side / Map

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6:30PM and 8:30PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun Brad Mehldau – piano Larry Grenadier – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums “One of the premier straight-ahead drummers of his generation.” — Glide Magazine Acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth convenes an extraordinary trio featuring pianist Brad Mehldau and bassist Larry Grenadier. Known for his deep swing, clarity of time, and ability to elevate every ensemble he joins, Farnsworth stands among the foremost drummers of his generation and has emerged as a compelling bandleader in his own right. After more than three decades propelling the bands of Benny Golson, Pharaoh Sanders, George Coleman, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Harold Mabern, Farnsworth has built a career that bridges tradition and forward momentum. As a leader, he has continued to shape distinctive ensembles across generations of players, including his recent recording The Big Room , which features artists such as Joel Ross, Sarah Hanahan, and Emmet Cohen. The New Yorker describes Farnsworth as the “most swinging of percussionists” who “can spark any band with his perfect time and unwavering attention to detail.” Of his trio partners, The New Yorker has also called Brad Mehldau “arguably the greatest working jazz pianist,” while The New York Times praises Larry Grenadier’s sound as “direct and powerful as it is elegant.”

Thu, Aug 13, 8:30 PM

Joe Farnsworth Trio featuring Brad Mehldau & Larry Grenadier

Smoke Jazz Club / Upper West Side / Map

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6:30PM and 8:30PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun Brad Mehldau – piano Larry Grenadier – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums “One of the premier straight-ahead drummers of his generation.” — Glide Magazine Acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth convenes an extraordinary trio featuring pianist Brad Mehldau and bassist Larry Grenadier. Known for his deep swing, clarity of time, and ability to elevate every ensemble he joins, Farnsworth stands among the foremost drummers of his generation and has emerged as a compelling bandleader in his own right. After more than three decades propelling the bands of Benny Golson, Pharaoh Sanders, George Coleman, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Harold Mabern, Farnsworth has built a career that bridges tradition and forward momentum. As a leader, he has continued to shape distinctive ensembles across generations of players, including his recent recording The Big Room , which features artists such as Joel Ross, Sarah Hanahan, and Emmet Cohen. The New Yorker describes Farnsworth as the “most swinging of percussionists” who “can spark any band with his perfect time and unwavering attention to detail.” Of his trio partners, The New Yorker has also called Brad Mehldau “arguably the greatest working jazz pianist,” while The New York Times praises Larry Grenadier’s sound as “direct and powerful as it is elegant.”

Fri, Aug 14, 6:30 PM

Joe Farnsworth Trio featuring Brad Mehldau & Larry Grenadier

Smoke Jazz Club / Upper West Side / Map

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6:30PM and 8:30PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun Brad Mehldau – piano Larry Grenadier – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums “One of the premier straight-ahead drummers of his generation.” — Glide Magazine Acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth convenes an extraordinary trio featuring pianist Brad Mehldau and bassist Larry Grenadier. Known for his deep swing, clarity of time, and ability to elevate every ensemble he joins, Farnsworth stands among the foremost drummers of his generation and has emerged as a compelling bandleader in his own right. After more than three decades propelling the bands of Benny Golson, Pharaoh Sanders, George Coleman, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Harold Mabern, Farnsworth has built a career that bridges tradition and forward momentum. As a leader, he has continued to shape distinctive ensembles across generations of players, including his recent recording The Big Room , which features artists such as Joel Ross, Sarah Hanahan, and Emmet Cohen. The New Yorker describes Farnsworth as the “most swinging of percussionists” who “can spark any band with his perfect time and unwavering attention to detail.” Of his trio partners, The New Yorker has also called Brad Mehldau “arguably the greatest working jazz pianist,” while The New York Times praises Larry Grenadier’s sound as “direct and powerful as it is elegant.”

Fri, Aug 14, 8:30 PM

Joe Farnsworth Trio featuring Brad Mehldau & Larry Grenadier

Smoke Jazz Club / Upper West Side / Map

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6:30PM and 8:30PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun Brad Mehldau – piano Larry Grenadier – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums “One of the premier straight-ahead drummers of his generation.” — Glide Magazine Acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth convenes an extraordinary trio featuring pianist Brad Mehldau and bassist Larry Grenadier. Known for his deep swing, clarity of time, and ability to elevate every ensemble he joins, Farnsworth stands among the foremost drummers of his generation and has emerged as a compelling bandleader in his own right. After more than three decades propelling the bands of Benny Golson, Pharaoh Sanders, George Coleman, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Harold Mabern, Farnsworth has built a career that bridges tradition and forward momentum. As a leader, he has continued to shape distinctive ensembles across generations of players, including his recent recording The Big Room , which features artists such as Joel Ross, Sarah Hanahan, and Emmet Cohen. The New Yorker describes Farnsworth as the “most swinging of percussionists” who “can spark any band with his perfect time and unwavering attention to detail.” Of his trio partners, The New Yorker has also called Brad Mehldau “arguably the greatest working jazz pianist,” while The New York Times praises Larry Grenadier’s sound as “direct and powerful as it is elegant.”

Fri, Aug 14, 10:00 PM

Joe Farnsworth Trio featuring Brad Mehldau & Larry Grenadier

Smoke Jazz Club / Upper West Side / Map

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6:30PM and 8:30PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun Brad Mehldau – piano Larry Grenadier – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums “One of the premier straight-ahead drummers of his generation.” — Glide Magazine Acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth convenes an extraordinary trio featuring pianist Brad Mehldau and bassist Larry Grenadier. Known for his deep swing, clarity of time, and ability to elevate every ensemble he joins, Farnsworth stands among the foremost drummers of his generation and has emerged as a compelling bandleader in his own right. After more than three decades propelling the bands of Benny Golson, Pharaoh Sanders, George Coleman, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Harold Mabern, Farnsworth has built a career that bridges tradition and forward momentum. As a leader, he has continued to shape distinctive ensembles across generations of players, including his recent recording The Big Room , which features artists such as Joel Ross, Sarah Hanahan, and Emmet Cohen. The New Yorker describes Farnsworth as the “most swinging of percussionists” who “can spark any band with his perfect time and unwavering attention to detail.” Of his trio partners, The New Yorker has also called Brad Mehldau “arguably the greatest working jazz pianist,” while The New York Times praises Larry Grenadier’s sound as “direct and powerful as it is elegant.”