Saturday 16 May, 21:00

NY is Now: John Hébert

Booking Required

Led by bassist John Hébert, this quartet navigates the tension between jazz tradition and adventurous exploration. Hébert’s compositions foreground dissonance and spontaneous interplay woven into melody and groove, informed by his apprenticeship with pianist Andrew Hill. Tenor saxophonist Ohad Talmor, pianist Mathieu Rossignelly and drummer Domenic Egli respond with attentive dialogue, shaping a collective sound that values listening, empathy and risk. The music unfolds as demanding, communal invention, where improvisation converts each encounter into a shared, kinetic experience.

Rue des Alpes 10,
1201 Genève
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Photo Credit: Arco Press

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