Trumpeter/Composer Russ Johnson presents a new Quartet featuring original compositions by bandmembers Joshua Catania on piano, John Christensen on bass, and Hannah Johnson on drums.

Russ is a recent Midwest transplant after spending 23 years as an important member of New York City’s jazz community. He has released 11 recordings as a leader or co-leader and performed on more than 120 recordings as a sideman. Russ has worked alongside many of the legendary figures in jazz including Lee Konitz, Steve Swallow, Bill Frisell, and Kenny Wheeler. In addition, he has recorded and/or performed with a long list of the most prominent musicians currently on the international jazz scene, including Myra Melford, Ken Vandermark, Kris Davis, Jenny Scheinman and Tony Malaby.

Russ has performed in more than 45 countries across the globe.  His groups have recently performed at the Chicago Winter Jazz Fest (NYC) Hyde Park, (Chicago) and Bergamo, (Italy) jazz festivals. He has also been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the Down Beat Critics Poll.

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Early Set - 7:00 PM

Late Set - 9:30 PM