ANTOINE PIERRE INVITES CHRIS CHEEK

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Chris Cheek (sax) ; Antoine Pierre (dr) ; Phil Donkin (b) For five extraordinary nights, Toots is thrilled to welcome Chris Cheek in residence — one of the most distinctive and inspiring saxophonists to emerge from the New York jazz scene. Brought together by Belgian drummer Antoine Pierre , this rare trio is completed by bassist Phil Donkin . Three world-class musicians, united by a shared commitment to jazz that is alive, organic and deeply conversational. A longtime collaborator of Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Brian Blade and Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek has long established himself as a major voice in contemporary saxophone. Lyrical, subtle and adventurous, his playing is defined by listening, melody and space — music that breathes. Antoine Pierre is one of the most exciting drummers on the European jazz scene today. Leading his own projects — Urbex, Next.ape and his solo project Vaague — he has built a remarkable reputation as both a bandleader and composer. Already performing alongside guitar legend Philip Catherine at just 17, he has since shared the stage with J