Drummer

The iconic bassist’s second night of residency features the Bay Area premiere of his new quartet of masters, each an established bandleader and composer, including alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, pianist Kris Davis, and drummer Nasheet Waits.

Known to SFJAZZ audiences through his standout 2022 performance with drummer Nate Smith’s KINFOLK, Philadelphia-born Shaw is the standard bearer for young altoists in the 21st century.

Davis was named Pianist of the Year in the 2020 DownBeat Critics Poll and has recorded 24 albums as leader or co-leader, winning a GRAMMY for her work on Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Standard Vol. 1.

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Dave Holland New Quartet

SFJAZZ Center

Join us at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for an unforgettable evening with Jason Moran & The Big Bandwagon, as they present "James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters: From the Dancehall to the Battlefield." This special performance is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

Celebrated by Rolling Stone as "the most provocative thinker in current jazz," Jason Moran pays homage to the iconic Black composer and ragtime pioneer, James Reese Europe. Europe, a World War I hero, along with his military ensemble, the Harlem Hellfighters, played a pivotal role in popularizing jazz in France during the war and significantly influenced African American music over the past century amidst cultural and political shifts.

Moran, alongside his Bandwagon bandmates—bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits—and a seven-piece horn section, will delve into the legacy of James Reese Europe. The performance will be enriched with contributions from artist/writer/director John Akomfrah and visuals from acclaimed cinematographer Bradford Young, offering a powerful examination of Europe's impact on music and culture.

This event is part of the Jazz JZ1 Series, which also features performances by Samara Joy on February 07, 2025, Herbie Hancock on March 30, 2025, Patrice Rushen on May 02, 2025, and more. Don't miss this extraordinary night of music that the Washington Post has described as a testament to Jason Moran's "stunningly and profoundly original" talent.

Tickets are available now but subject to change, and all sales are final. Ensure your spot in this journey through jazz history and its profound legacy.

Nasheet Waits

Drummer

Events

May 24, 2024

Dave Holland New Quartet · San Francisco Jazz

Oct 11, 2024

Jason Moran & The Big Bandwagon · Los Angeles Philharmonic

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