Jeff Brown Quintet

This quintet brings together an impressive lineup of Bay Area jazz talent for an evening of contemporary jazz excellence. The group features Grammy-winning trumpeter Steffen Kuehn, co-leader of the Pacific Mambo Orchestra and a skilled arranger who blends contemporary jazz with Latin influences. His trumpet work is both robust and lyrical, shaped by over 25 years in the Bay Area jazz and Latin music scenes since relocating from Germany.

Alongside him is Grammy-winning saxophonist Matthew Zebley, Director of Jazz Studies at Diablo Valley College who works firmly in the modern mainstream jazz tradition. Zebley has graced stages from the Grammy Awards to the Monterey Jazz Festival, collaborating with legends like Dave Brubeck, Wayne Shorter, and Yusef Lateef. His alto saxophone and flute work spans contemporary jazz, bebop, and post-bop.

The rhythm section includes Jeff Brown on tenor saxophone, Ben Flint on piano, Karl Hartmann on bass, and Malachi Whitson on drums. While details about leader Jeff Brown remain scarce, the caliber of his supporting musicians suggests a sophisticated approach to contemporary jazz.

Expect an evening of post-bop and contemporary jazz with Latin influences, showcasing the interplay between two accomplished horn players backed by a solid rhythm section. The venue offers two sets, allowing the musicians to stretch out and explore the repertoire in Mr. Tipple's intimate recording studio setting.