Pianist

Known worldwide for his 15-year membership in Kenny Barron’s working trio and sideman duty with Pharoah Sanders, Chris Potter, and Tom Harrell among others, one of the most accomplished and in-demand drummers in modern jazz makes his West Coast debut as a leader with these four nights, joined by his dynamic quintet Pentad. Featuring Bay Area raised saxophone great Dayna Stephens and piano phenom Fabian Almazan along with young vibraphone virtuoso Jalen Baker and Blake’s longtime collaborator, bassist Dezron Douglas, the group performs material from Blake’s fourth album and 2021 Blue Note debut Homeward Bound.



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Johnathan Blake's Pentad

SFJAZZ Center

“One of the most dynamic rising stars in jazz today” (The Wall Street Journal), Linda May Han Oh leads a band of influential musicians in two world premieres for this concert in the Jazz at the Logan series. Including a conversation with the artist, this concert provides a uniquely intimate perspective into the mind of “planetary force” (Nextbop) Linda May Han Oh.

Fabian Almazan

Pianist

Events

8 - 11 Feb, 2024

Johnathan Blake's Pentad · San Francisco Jazz

Apr 15, 2023

Linda May Han Oh, bass · UChicago Presents

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