Event

Friday 17 October: Jeff Denson Trio featuring Lee Konitz

Cafe Stritch Presents:

The second of three nights with:

The Jeff Denson Trio featuring Lee Konitz

Each Night will feature two sets featuring Lee Konitz, and a third set with the Jeff Denson Trio unaccompanied.

After more than a decade as a co-leader of the internationally acclaimed trio Minsarah, Jeff Denson is forging into new territory with his new trio, featuring Joshua White on piano. Connecting powerfully when they first met in 2005, Jeff and Joshua have been performing together in a variety of settings ever since, often in a duo setting focusing heavily upon hymns and spirituals. Their recent duo recording I'll Fly Away featuring unique interpretations of this music - was released on pfMENTUM Records in April. Deciding to expand into a trio, Jeff added drummer Jon Arkin whose dynamic, polyrhythmic technique provides the ideal complement to complete the synergy needed to best convey Jeff's musical vision.

Each season, Jeff will select an outstanding featured guest for some special performances with the Trio. For the 2014/2015 season that guest will be the legendary alto saxophonist Lee Konitz. Jeff has performed with Lee since 2007 and has been a member of Lee Konitz New Quartet, the only permanent group that the eminent saxophonist has ever led.