LIVESTREAM: Nicholas Payton Trio

Sat, Nov 18

“Payton dazzled the audience, simultaneously playing his trumpet and a Fender Rhodes. It's his signature, resonant sound… Payton's genius virtuosity captivated both faithful fans and anyone in the NPR crowd just discovering his music for the first time. -NPR Multi-instrumental virtuoso and visionary Nicholas Payton returns to Smoke with an exciting new trio featuring bassist Alex Claffy and drummer Joe Dyson. Originally from New Orleans, Payton is a master trumpeter and pianist steeped in acoustic jazz, post-bop, and the music of his hometown, but who also explores the entirety of Black American Music. He has recorded and performed with Wynton Marsalis, Dr. Michael White, Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, Roy Hargrove, Doc Cheatham, and Joe Henderson, among many others and is widely considered one of the most important artists of our time. In a review, the Chicago Tribune reports, “No descriptive label or category could be affixed to Payton’s solos, which were as brashly original as they were technically imposing.” Nicholas Payton – trumpet, piano & keyboards Alexander Claffy – bass Joe Dyson – drums