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    Jochen Rueckert Quartet

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    Friday, July 31, 2026

    9:00 PM

    Smalls Jazz Club

    183 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

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    About This Event

    Jochen Rückert, credited on most releases as Jochen Rueckert, is a German-born drummer based in New York since 1997 and heard on over 120 albums; he brings his quartet to Smalls Jazz Club. His long collaborations with Marc Copland, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner and Pat Metheny inform a rhythmic, ensemble-focused approach suited to the club's intimate setting.

    About the Artist

    Jochen Rueckert

    Jochen Rueckert

    Jochen Rueckert is a German-born jazz drummer who has made New York City his base since the late 1990s, building a steady presence on bandstands and recordings. He has appeared on more than 120 albums and is known for long-running work with artists such as Marc Copland, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner, and Pat Metheny.