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Steve Wilson Quintet Feat. Renee Rosnes & Joe Locke
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Sunday, May 3Smoke Jazz Club Tickets →
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2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025<p>*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows</p><p><br></p><p>$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun </p><p>$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat</p><p><br></p><p>Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone, flute</p><p>Joe Locke – vibraphone</p><p>Renee Rosnes – piano</p><p>Jay Anderson – bass</p><p>Kendrick Scott – drums</p><p><br></p><p><em>“Wilson has the rare ability to say more with less and to let the space between each note breathe and resonate.”</em></p><p><em>– The San Diego Tribune</em></p><p><br></p><p>Beloved saxophonist <strong>Steve Wilson</strong> makes his debut at Smoke as a bandleader with a quintet of extraordinary musicians celebrating the release of his new album, <strong><em>Enduring Sonance</em></strong> (May 1, Smoke Sessions Records). Vibraphonist <strong>Joe Locke</strong>, pianist <strong>Renee Rosnes</strong>, bassist <strong>Jay Anderson</strong>, and drummer <strong>Kendrick Scott</strong> join Wilson for a deeply personal and illuminating program.</p><p><br></p><p>One of jazz’s most versatile and lyrical voices, Wilson has performed and recorded with luminaries including Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. His career has been celebrated in <em>DownBeat</em> Critics and Readers Polls, as well as by the Jazz Journalists Association on several occasions. His versatility as a player—from alto and soprano saxophone to flute—has made him a highly respected presence in the studio and on bandstands. It led <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> to conclude, “Mr. Wilson is essential to this city’s jazz landscape.”</p><p><br></p><p>He brings that same clarity, artistry, and depth to <em>Enduring Sonance</em>, a collection of compositions that have resonated across his life—from standards to contemporary compositions, all interpreted with his distinctive voice. From Billy Childs, George Cables, and Eliane Elias, to Quincy Jones, Gino Vannelli, and Milton Nascimento, this quintet and the selections from <em>Enduring Sonance</em> are full of surprises.</p> -
Sunday, May 3Smoke Jazz Club Tickets →
Details
2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025<p>*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows</p><p><br></p><p>$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun </p><p>$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat</p><p><br></p><p>Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone, flute</p><p>Joe Locke – vibraphone</p><p>Renee Rosnes – piano</p><p>Jay Anderson – bass</p><p>Kendrick Scott – drums</p><p><br></p><p><em>“Wilson has the rare ability to say more with less and to let the space between each note breathe and resonate.”</em></p><p><em>– The San Diego Tribune</em></p><p><br></p><p>Beloved saxophonist <strong>Steve Wilson</strong> makes his debut at Smoke as a bandleader with a quintet of extraordinary musicians celebrating the release of his new album, <strong><em>Enduring Sonance</em></strong> (May 1, Smoke Sessions Records). Vibraphonist <strong>Joe Locke</strong>, pianist <strong>Renee Rosnes</strong>, bassist <strong>Jay Anderson</strong>, and drummer <strong>Kendrick Scott</strong> join Wilson for a deeply personal and illuminating program.</p><p><br></p><p>One of jazz’s most versatile and lyrical voices, Wilson has performed and recorded with luminaries including Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. His career has been celebrated in <em>DownBeat</em> Critics and Readers Polls, as well as by the Jazz Journalists Association on several occasions. His versatility as a player—from alto and soprano saxophone to flute—has made him a highly respected presence in the studio and on bandstands. It led <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> to conclude, “Mr. Wilson is essential to this city’s jazz landscape.”</p><p><br></p><p>He brings that same clarity, artistry, and depth to <em>Enduring Sonance</em>, a collection of compositions that have resonated across his life—from standards to contemporary compositions, all interpreted with his distinctive voice. From Billy Childs, George Cables, and Eliane Elias, to Quincy Jones, Gino Vannelli, and Milton Nascimento, this quintet and the selections from <em>Enduring Sonance</em> are full of surprises.</p>