On February 21, 2023, at New York's Zinc Bar, pianist Mike LeDonne led a captivating trio performance featuring bassist Alex Claffy and drummer Joe Farnsworth. This engagement was part of LeDonne's ongoing series of live performances, following the January 20, 2023, release of "The Heavy Hitters," an album co-led with tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. The album showcases original compositions that pay homage to the classic Blue Note era, blending timeless jazz sounds with a contemporary touch. (lydialiebman.com)
LeDonne's Groover Quartet, which includes Farnsworth on drums, has been a fixture at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club in New York for over 14 years, performing every Tuesday night. (mikeledonne.org) This longstanding collaboration underscores the deep musical rapport between LeDonne and Farnsworth, contributing to the trio's cohesive and dynamic performance at Zinc Bar.
Sources
- NEW RELEASE: Cellar Music Group Announces the January 20, 2023 release of The Heavy Hitters, a self-titled recording from new sextet led by Mike LeDonne and Eric Alexander
- Mike LeDonne's Groover Quartet: Turn It Up! album review @ All About Jazz
- Mike LeDonne's Groover Quartet has been the featured Tuesday night band at Smoke for the past 14 years
