About this event
For five extraordinary nights, Toots is thrilled to welcome Chris Cheek in residence — one of the most distinctive and inspiring saxophonists to emerge from the New York jazz scene. Brought together by Belgian drummer Antoine Pierre, this rare trio is completed by bassist Phil Donkin. Three world-class musicians, united by a shared commitment to jazz that is alive, organic and deeply conversational. A longtime collaborator of Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Brian Blade and Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek has long established himself as a major voice in contemporary saxophone. Lyrical, subtle and adventurous, his playing is defined by listening, melody and space — music that breathes. Antoine Pierre is one of the most exciting drummers on the European jazz scene today. Leading his own projects — Urbex, Next.ape and his solo project Vaague — he has built a remarkable reputation as both a bandleader and composer. Already performing alongside guitar legend Philip Catherine at just 17, he has since shared the stage with Joshua Redman, Enrico Pieranunzi, Jean-Paul Estievenart, Or Bareket and Jure Pukl. Melodic, curious and endlessly creative, he is as much a sound architect as he is a masterful accompanist. Five nights. Three voices. One unmissable conversation.