Drummer Dru Heller presents a celebration of the music of Paul Motian. One of the most influential jazz drummers of all time, Motian first came to prominence in the late 1950s in the piano trio of Bill Evans, and was a member of Keith Jarrett’s “American Quartet” from 1967-76. As a leader he is most known for his trio with saxophonist Joe Lovano and guitarist Bill Frisell, as well as his Electric BebopBand which showcased many different young lions of jazz, including Joshua Redmand, Kurt Rosenwinkle, and Brad Shepik. This residency will celebrate Motian’s legacy as a bandleader, drawing from his vast book of original compositions, as well as his unique interpretations of American Songbook classics.

November 4th: Dru Heller, Dawn Clement, Matt Smiley play Paul Motian’s originals.

November 11th and 18th: Dru Heller, Tim Wendel, Greg Garrison perform “On Broadway”

November 25th: Dru Heller, Peter Stoltzman, Matt Smiley play Paul Motian’s originals

Originally from Spokane, Washington, Dru Heller holds a masters degree in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado-Boulder. He has recorded, performed and toured with artists such as Byron Stripling, John Ellis, Ron Miles, Art Lande, Wycliffe Gordon, John Ellis, Kate McGarry, Dave Pietro, and many others. Dru also leads his own group and maintains a busy schedule as a freelance musician of the Denver jazz scene and is an affiliate faculty member of Metropolitan State University of Denver.

During this time of limited indoor capacity, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 50 socially distanced seats per show/seating.

There is an artist fee of $15 per guest (per set)

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED