On November 18, 2021, Emmet Cohen's trio, featuring bassist Ron Carter and drummer Evan Sherman, delivered a memorable performance at the Village Vanguard. This engagement was part of a series running from November 16 to 22, 2021, as noted by The New Yorker. (newyorker.com)
At that time, Cohen was promoting his album Future Stride, released in January 2021. The album pays homage to the stride piano tradition, blending it with contemporary jazz elements. Cohen's trio, with Russell Hall on bass and Kyle Poole on drums, was featured on the album, with special guests Melissa Aldana on tenor saxophone and Marquis Hill on trumpet. (emmetcohen.bandcamp.com)
The collaboration with Ron Carter, a jazz legend, added depth to the performance, bridging generations of jazz mastery. Carter's presence was highlighted in The New Yorker's coverage of the event. (newyorker.com)
