John Ellis Quintet: Heroes at Dizzy's Club

Saxophonist and multi-reedist John Ellis returns to original compositions with his new album, Heroes. The album features eight original tracks inspired by “heroes” broadly defined—mentors, legendary figures, friends, and family. Joining Ellis on this project are his longtime collaborators, pianist Gary Versace and bassist Reuben Rogers, who both delivered remarkable performances on his previous album, Bizet: Carmen in Jazz. Also contributing to the album's rich harmonies are the extraordinary trumpeter Michael Rodriguez of SFJazz Collective and the highly sought-after drummer Kush Abadey, known for his work with Melissa Aldana and Ethan Iverson....

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Saxophonist and multi-reedist John Ellis returns to original compositions with his new album, Heroes. The album features eight original tracks inspired by “heroes” broadly defined—mentors, legendary figures, friends, and family. Joining Ellis on this project are his longtime collaborators, pianist Gary Versace and bassist Reuben Rogers, who both delivered remarkable performances on his previous album, Bizet: Carmen in Jazz. Also contributing to the album's rich harmonies are the extraordinary trumpeter Michael Rodriguez of SFJazz Collective and the highly sought-after drummer Kush Abadey, known for his work with Melissa Aldana and Ethan Iverson.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
John Ellis, tenor saxophoneMichael Rodriguez, trumpetGary Versace, pianoReuben Rogers, bassKush Abadey, drums

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