Rico Jones, tenor saxophone
Rico Jones is a Harlem based saxophonist and composer whose work reflects a sustained engagement with the lineage of jazz and its connection to spiritual and cultural history. His debut album BloodLines, released on Giant Step Arts, received a four star review in DownBeat Magazine and drew recognition across the United States, Europe, and Asia for its depth, clarity, and sense of purpose.Jones has performed with Esperanza Spalding, the Mingus Big Band, Victor Jones, and George Coleman, and has worked closely with master artists including Charles McPherson, Bennie Maupin, Bobby Watson, and George Coleman. His playing emphasizes sound, phrasing, and narrative continuity, placing him in direct conversation with the living tradition of the music....
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Rico Jones, tenor saxophone
Rico Jones is a Harlem based saxophonist and composer whose work reflects a sustained engagement with the lineage of jazz and its connection to spiritual and cultural history. His debut album BloodLines, released on Giant Step Arts, received a four star review in DownBeat Magazine and drew recognition across the United States, Europe, and Asia for its depth, clarity, and sense of purpose.Jones has performed with Esperanza Spalding, the Mingus Big Band, Victor Jones, and George Coleman, and has worked closely with master artists including Charles McPherson, Bennie Maupin, Bobby Watson, and George Coleman. His playing emphasizes sound, phrasing, and narrative continuity, placing him in direct conversation with the living tradition of the music.
George Cables, piano
George Cables is widely regarded as one of the central pianists of modern jazz, with a career that spans more than five decades. His work with Art Pepper, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, and Sonny Rollins places him at the core of the post bop tradition, where his distinctive touch and harmonic language have shaped generations of musicians.As both a performer and composer, Cables brings a rare combination of lyricism and structural clarity. His compositions are known for their strong melodic identity and harmonic depth, and continue to be performed and recorded by artists across generations. His presence in this ensemble offers a direct connection to the history and evolution of the music.
Sean Conly, bass
Sean Conly is a New York based bassist whose work spans a wide range of modern jazz contexts. He has performed with Ravi Coltrane, David Binney, Marc Cary, and many other leading artists, developing a reputation for his adaptability, strong sense of time, and responsiveness within the ensemble.Conly’s playing balances clarity and flexibility, allowing him to support both traditional and contemporary approaches without sacrificing depth of sound. His role within the quartet provides a stable yet open foundation for the music of George Cables to unfold.
Jerome Jennings, drums
Jerome Jennings is a drummer and composer whose work reflects a deep understanding of the tradition alongside a forward looking approach to rhythm and form. He has performed extensively with Sonny Rollins, Christian McBride, Ravi Coltrane, and Benny Golson, among others, contributing to a wide range of projects within modern jazz.Jennings’s playing is marked by a strong sense of swing, clarity of articulation, and an ability to shape the direction of the ensemble in real time. His presence in this group brings both authority and flexibility, supporting the music while actively shaping its movement.
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