Ari Hoenig is a name familiar to anyone engaged with contemporary jazz. As one of the most influential drummers of his generation, he has not only popularized melodic drumming but also elevated the art of drumming to new technical heights through his virtuosity and passion. We are thrilled to present a unique concert featuring his red-hot trio, alongside two of the most exciting rising stars in the jazz scene!

Ari Hoenig is a jazz composer, drummer, and educator known for his distinctive and intense approach to drumming, emphasizing complex rhythms in direct harmony with his bandmates. He is particularly recognized for redefining the drummer’s role—not just as a timekeeper or accompanist, but as an essential, melodic voice within the performance. Ari has played with an array of jazz greats, including Kenny Werner, Dave Kikoski, Joe Lovano, Gerry Mulligan, Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Martino, Joshua Redman, Wayne Krantz, Richard Bona, Chris Potter, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mike Stern, Gilad Hekselman, and many more.

Gadi Lehavi was recognized as a musical prodigy from an early age. The Israeli jazz pianist received early support and training in his home country before attending a summer program at Berklee College of Music. At just 13, he performed with Ravi Coltrane in the same summer. Since then, he has collaborated with some of the most renowned names in jazz, including Ron Carter, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Eddie Gomez.

Ben Tiberio grew up in Rochester, New York in a musical family. Tiberio did his undergraduate studies in music at the University of Miami and then went on to study jazz at CalArts and the Manhattan School. He plays frequently around New York collaborating with musicians such as Joel Ross, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Ari Hoenig, and Bob Sneider.