SCOTT AMENDOLA QUARTET W/ BEN GOLDBERG, JOSH SMITH, AND JOHN SHIFFLETT

Playing The Music Of Scott Amendola And More!

This quartet is a more traditional “Jazz” type setting for Amendola’s music but lacks a chordal instrument. This frees up Ben, Josh, and John to move around in ways that only 3 super deep harmonic and swinging improvisers know how. And what’s guaranteed is a non-traditional evening of improvised music. The quartet will be interpreting Scott’s music from his recent record “Lift”, as well as music from past releases. Ben Goldberg and Scott Amendola have a long history of playing music together starting in the 90s. Ben is one of the most creative musicians on the planet. He knows how to own the music. Josh Smith is one of the few horn players who knows how to make texture, space, and energy elevate a band, but also has his own unique way of playing melody. John Shifflett is the anchor that propels the music in creative ways. How does an anchor move things forward you ask? Well listen to Shifflett on Amendola’s last two releases (Lift and Believe). Or better yet come and hear it in person. Nothing is sacred with this band, except the idea to keep the music deep and real.

Scott Amendola : drums
Ben Goldberg: clarinet
Josh Smith: saxophones
John Shifflett: bass

“Drawing on blues, hymns, spirituals, and compositional tactics employed by Wayne Shorter and Charles Mingus, Amendola engages his players fully so that each piece develops its own particular chemistry, growing from the drummers elaborate but well-defined beats.” – Andrew Gilbert, East Bay Express

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$12-$20 admission. Doors at 8:30 pm. Show at 9:00 pm.

Cash only. No advanced tickets. All ages welcome!