WED 8 & 9:30 - John Hébert Quartet w/Neta Raanan, Jonathan Finlayson, Ches Smith
About This Event
Bassist and composer John Hébert brings his quartet to Bar Bayeux, with saxophonist Neta Raanan, trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson and drummer Ches Smith. Hébert’s work centers on time, tone and close listening within clear structures that leave room for risk; Raanan’s free-improvising sensibility and Finlayson’s and Smith’s downtown experience inform performances that shift between composed material and freer forms.
About the Artists
John Hébert Quartet
The John Hébert Quartet is a New York–based jazz group led by bassist and composer John Hébert, heard in city rooms such as Bar Bayeux. Hébert’s writing and bandleading put time feel, tone, and close listening at the center, with structures that leave space for risk and response.
Neta Raanan
Neta Raanan is a New York City–based jazz and free-improvising musician heard in small-room settings like Bar Bayeux. She has worked alongside bassist and composer John Hébert, including Hébert’s quartet with trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson and drummer Ches Smith.
Jonathan Finlayson
Jonathan Finlayson is a jazz trumpeter and composer, known for his innovative approach to jazz music and collaborations with various artists.
Ches Smith
Ches Smith is a drummer, percussionist, and composer based in New York. He has collaborated with a host of artists including Marc Ribot, Tim Berne, John Zorn, Darius Jones, David Torn, John Tchicai, Nels Cline, Mary Halvorson, Trevor Dunn, Terry Riley, Kris Davis, Dave Holland, Secret Chiefs 3, Xiu Xiu, Good for Cows, Theory of Ruin, and Mr.
John Hébert
John Hébert is a jazz bassist and composer heard regularly on New York City bandstands, including Smalls Jazz Club. He leads the John Hébert Quintet and brings the same working-band focus to projects under his own name, including performances billed as “John Hébert Quintet.