In 1993, Joris Teepe recorded his first CD, with a band co-led by Don Braden and featuring Cyrus Chestnut, Carl Allen and Tom Harrell. From that point everything really took off for Joris and he became a bassist in great demand. He has been working with the “who-is-who in Jazz”, such as Benny Golson, Sonny Fortune, Rashied Ali, Billy Hart and Randy Brecker.

Don Braden is a world class saxophonist and flutist as well as a bandleader, composer and educator. Don is one of the hardest working and most in demand musicians in jazz today, constantly recording and performing. He has played with greats like: Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, and many others.

Adding to the musical experience are pianist Jon Davis and drummer Mike Clark. Mike is a legendary jazzman who performed with Herbie Hancock in the '70's on one of his most important albums, Thrust

This evening we celebrate the release of two cd's from these two brilliant musical minds, In the Spirit of Herbie Hancock and Chemistry. Surely another not-to-be-missed night of swinging music

Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 6:15 and 8:35-8:45. Respective performances begin at 7:00 and 9:10 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended