On September 12, 2025, at Birdland Theater, the Geoffrey Keezer Trio—featuring bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts—delivered an evening of exceptional jazz. This performance was part of a four-night engagement at Birdland Theater, showcasing Keezer's inventive and lyrical piano style alongside his esteemed collaborators. (lydialiebman.com)
At that time, Keezer was promoting his latest duo album with vocalist Gillian Margot, released in May 2025. The album, titled "Gillian Margot and Geoffrey Keezer," presents an intimate musical conversation that spans the breadth of the American Songbook and beyond, with masterful interpretations that showcase their remarkable artistic chemistry. (geoffreykeezer.com)
The trio's lineup was particularly notable, as it brought together three prominent figures in the jazz world. Linda May Han Oh, who had recently released her album "Strange Heavens" in 2025, demonstrated her commanding presence on the bass. Jeff "Tain" Watts, a celebrated drummer known for his work with the Michael Dease Trio on the album "City Life: Music of Gregg Hill," added his dynamic rhythm to the ensemble. (stereophile.com)
