Gregory Tardy Quartet: A Tribute to Wayne Shorter

Sat, Jan 04

Gregory Tardy — tenor saxophone & clarinet Domas Žeromskas — piano Rob Linton — bass Hector Falo Guzman — drums On January 4, 2024, internationally acclaimed jazz tenor saxophonist Gregory Tardy takes the stage at Caffè Vivace for an unforgettable evening of music. Known for his soulful tone and profound artistry, Tardy will honor the legacy of the legendary Wayne Shorter, performing selections from Shorter’s iconic repertoire. In addition to this tribute, Tardy will showcase his original compositions, blending tradition with innovation. Don’t miss this captivating performance by one of today’s most respected voices in jazz. Reserve your seat now for an evening of musical mastery! Saxophonist, multi-reedist, and composer Gregory Tardy is one of the most versatile jazz musicians of his generation. He is equally comfortable in a variety of musical and improvisational situations. Born into a musical family, he began his musical career studying classical clarinet. In his early 20s, while preparing for a symphony career, he discovered jazz saxophone and hasn’t looked back. In 1992, he started playing with the legendary drummer Elvin Jones and recorded his first CD, Crazy Love. As a sought-after sideman, he has played with many prominent jazz artists, including Andrew Hill, Tom Harrell, Dave Douglas, Wynton Marsalis, Jay McShann, Nicholas Payton, Roy Hargrove, Steve Coleman, Betty Carter, Don Byron, Bill Frisell, Rashied Ali, Ellis Marsalis, Brian Lynch, John Patitucci, and many more. He has also performed and/or recorded with many other notable saxophonists, such as Joe Lovano, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Dewey Redman, and Ravi Coltrane. In recent years, Tardy has gone full circle by focusing on his clarinets more, using them on recordings by Tom Harrell, Ohad Talmor/Steve Swallow, Stefan Harris, Chris Potter, and Andrew Hill. His performance schedule has taken him worldwide, playing at all major jazz festivals and on some of the biggest stages in jazz. As a sideman, he has been featured on several Downbeat Albums of the Year and several Grammy-nominated recordings, including a Grammy-winning CD with Brian Lynch in 2006. He also has recorded fourteen CDs under his name featuring his unique compositions, blending his love of traditional jazz with a more modern seeking style. His latest project, If Time Could Stand Still, was released in the fall of 2020 on WJ3 Records. A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted.