DAVID WEISS SEXTET
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 – 7:00 PM
$35 – $75
Programmed by Jessica Felix
DAVID WEISS SEXTET
December 7, 2024
Trumpet master, composer and inventive arranger David Weiss brings his outstanding New York sextet to the West coast to promote his newly released recording, Auteur. The recording spotlights original music, never-before-recorded compositions from Freddie Hubbard and Slide Hampton. Praised by The New York Times and the Village Voice for his bold inventions over the years, Weiss’ music evokes emotional complexity — abundance and loss, the collateral beauty of pain — and transmits a deeply personal sound informed by his strong connection to hard bop, swing, and free improvisation traditions.
David Weiss – Trumpet
David Bryant – Piano
Essiet Essiet – Bass
Myron Walden – Alto Sax
Teodross Avery – Tenor Sax
E.J. Strickland – Drums
Saturday December 7, 7:00 PM
$0.00 – $85.00
“The sextet skirts the outer reaches of straight-ahead jazz, innovating while drawing from tradition. The recording benefits from the familiarity and chemistry shared by the bandmates, creating a powerful, propulsive force. Weiss’ complex compositions, some featuring dark themes and dense harmonies, are balanced with compelling melodies.” — Sharonne Cohen, Jazz Times
“Harmonies shift in unsettled patterns; the pieces, beautiful as they are, work through their troubles in long, ruminative phrases; and the soloists likewise pitch their virtuosity in search of an elusive place they can call home”. “The tunes are lovely.”
– Jon Garelick, DownBeat
This performance of the David Weiss Sextet is made possible by a donation from Janet & Michael Verlander.
ARTISTS
David Weiss
Trumpet
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Essiet Okon Essiet
Bass
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Teodross Avery
Tenor Sax
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David Bryant
Piano
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Myron Walden
Alto Sax
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E.J. Strickland
Drums
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Things to Know
Our Venue
THE 222 is a small intimate venue. All seats are very good and have a clear view of the stage.
Seating for this concert is club style with round tables that seat four people. Seating will be assigned by the date of purchase, so the sooner you buy your tickets the closer you will be within the ticket level you purchase from.
PLATINUM SEATING – MEZZANINE*
GOLD SEATING – FRONT MIDDLE TABLES
SILVER SEATING – SURROUNDING FRONT TABLES
GENERAL SEATING – REMAINDER
*Not wheelchair accessible.
Priority seating available for members.
If you want to be seated with friends, the best thing is to buy the tickets together. If not, you can email us at hello@the222.org and request to be seated with your friends. After they have their ticket confirmation, just let us know their names.
You will be assigned and escorted to a seat within the level of your purchase.
We are located at 222 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 473-9152
Run Time
Approximately 90 minutes (no intermission)
Accessibility
THE 222 is all on ground level. There are no steps. All facilities are ADA compliant. Public parking is available on the north side of the building and along Healdsburg Ave. and Center St.
Food & Beverage Services
Wine and beverage service is available at THE 222 through Grapeseed Wines. Please come early to make sure you have time to get a drink and be comfortably situated at your table before the event.
Complimentary wrapped chocolates are provided at your table for most events.
No food service is currently provided.
Age Recommendation
We recommend this performance for ages 10 and up. Children under 5 are not admitted.
Content Advisory
This performance has no content advisory and is suitable for all audiences.