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

“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.