Billy Cobham: With top-notch trumpeter Randy Brecker on board, the great jazz-rock fusion drummer celebrates his 75th birthday by revisiting “Crosswinds,” his important 1974 project. His ensemble includes guitarist Fareed Haque and bassist Tim Landers. –Jon Bream
Tues., Oct 1 at 7pm + 9pm
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Cobham was the quintessential fusion-jazz drummer, unfurling a hurricane of clean beats that demanded attention and crackling energy from his cohorts. On his 75th birthday tour, he is featuring songs from his second album, the instant-classic, Crosswinds from 1974. So many great musicians from that disc have passed, including Michael Brecker, John Abercrombie, and George Duke. But trumpeter Randy Brecker is on board as a special guest, and the core sextet, featuring guitarist Fareed Haque, Paul Hanson, and of course Cobham himself, ensures that the timeless, environmentally-themed music will rustle and roar in all the right places.
Tues., Oct 1 at 7pm + 9pm
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