Live Jazz Across Cities

Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM

David Blake Quartet

Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club / San Francisco / Map

Dabin Ryu | Piano Warren Louie | Bass Jonas Esser | Drums David Blake | Guitar Brooklyn-based quartet plays guitarist David Blake’s post-bop compositions. From modal romps to group improvisation this band plays with urgency and dynamic interplay Canadian born, Brooklyn based guitarist David Blake is on tour supporting his upcoming album “Radio Casual” to be released summer 2026 on Cellar Music. This quartet features rising star pianist Dabin Ryu (Jonathan Blake, Jaleel Shaw, Jazz Gallery All Stars) drummer Jonas Esser (Yvonne Rogers, Gilad Hekselman) and bassist Warren Louie (Manuel Valera, Ari Hoenig). This group started as a trio, performing David’s music at clubs in Brooklyn, but something was missing. The addition of pianist Dabin Ryu crystalized the sound of the band, adding rich harmony and dynamic interplay. “Radio Casual” follows David’s acclaimed “Trio” album, which features bassist Drew Gress and drummer Ari Hoenig.

Fri, Jun 26, 7:30 PM

David Blake Quartet

Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club / San Francisco / Map

Dabin Ryu | Piano Warren Louie | Bass Jonas Esser | Drums David Blake | Guitar Brooklyn-based quartet plays guitarist David Blake’s post-bop compositions. From modal romps to group improvisation this band plays with urgency and dynamic interplay Canadian born, Brooklyn based guitarist David Blake is on tour supporting his upcoming album “Radio Casual” to be released summer 2026 on Cellar Music. This quartet features rising star pianist Dabin Ryu (Jonathan Blake, Jaleel Shaw, Jazz Gallery All Stars) drummer Jonas Esser (Yvonne Rogers, Gilad Hekselman) and bassist Warren Louie (Manuel Valera, Ari Hoenig). This group started as a trio, performing David’s music at clubs in Brooklyn, but something was missing. The addition of pianist Dabin Ryu crystalized the sound of the band, adding rich harmony and dynamic interplay. “Radio Casual” follows David’s acclaimed “Trio” album, which features bassist Drew Gress and drummer Ari Hoenig.

About Anthony Bolden is a talented upcoming saxophonist, composer, and educator based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Elgin, IL, Anthony received a bachelors in music from the University of North Texas, and a masters in music from NYU. While at the University of North Texas, Anthony was a member of the Grammy-nominated University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band, and has performed with the likes of Chris Potter, Miguel Zenon, and Allison Miller. While at NYU, Anthony studied with modern jazz greats such as saxophonist Tivon Pennicott, guitarist Adam Rogers, and bassist Dezron Douglas.