Ethan Iverson Trio w/ Buster Williams & Billy Hart
Birdland Theater
315 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Ethan Iverson returns to Birdland with another all-star trio. Buster Williams and Billy Hart have been one of the great rhythm sections in jazz since playing with Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner in the early 1970s. Every time they play together it is a major event.
Why We Like It
- Iverson helped form The Bad Plus, a revolutionary and wildly successful avant-garde trio that The New York Times said was Better than anyone at melding the sensibilities of post-60s jazz and indie rock.
- Since leaving TBP, Iverson has released critically-acclaimed albums on ECM and Blue Note, often accompanied by bonafide jazz stars such as Tom Harrell or Jack DeJohnette.
- Downbeat has called Iverson A master of melody while Hot House recently raved, Known for his intellectual depth and adventurous musical spirit, Ethan Iverson has traversed the boundaries of jazz tradition while leaving an indelible mark on its evolution.
Who Should Attend
Jazz fans and music enthusiasts who appreciate intellectual depth, adventurous spirit, and the melding of tradition and innovation in jazz.
