Jochen Rueckert
post-bop hard bop
Influences: Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Joe Henderson
Drummer Jochen Rueckert leads a New York quartet with tenor saxophonist Kevin Sun, trumpeter Alexandra Ridout and bassist Hamish Smith, playing modern post-bop with muscular, interactive drumming and sharp written heads. Rueckert has toured internationally for over 15 years with his previous quartet and has played with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Fred Hersch and Melissa Aldana, including regular performances at the Village Vanguard. This gig previews the band's debut album "How to Survive a Beheading," his seventh album as a leader.
Personnel:
Jochen Rueckert (drums)
Kevin Sun (tenor saxophone)
Alexandra Ridout (trumpet)
Hamish Smith (double bass)
Upcoming gigs
- Thu 05 Nov — 22:30 — Vortex Lates: Jochen Rueckert Quartet plays Jazz Classics at Vortex Jazz Club
- Fri 06 Nov — 19:45 — Jochen Rueckert New Quartet at Vortex Jazz Club