Jazz Nights: The Relay

Dan Pratt: tenor Sax Mike Ekroth: piano Matt Clohesy: bass Allan Mednard: drums

7-10 PM doors at 5:30 

Reserve: 570-325-5588 

Tickets: www.vicsjazzloft.com 

$15.00 music charge

During the last 5 years, The Relay has been honing an intimate understanding of what makes their ensemble and audience come alive. In 2021, Grammy-nominated artists Dan Pratt and Michael Eckroth formed a band to leverage this chemistry and called it The Relay. The band's first recording features primarily original compositions that go straight to the beating heart and the tapping foot of any fan of serious jazz. If you're looking for compositions with infectious rhythm, memorable melodies, and swirling improvisation with self-assured execution, you want to catch The Relay at Vic's Jazz loft. "The Relay" will release on Same Island Music in April 2022, and the quartet will support this release on the road.

Dan Pratt: Christian McBride Big Band (2018 Grammy award, 2022 nominee); Dan Pratt Organ Quartet  "A powerful player - "JazzTimes "As a composer: "A true home run power hitter - "All Music Guide

Dan released four solo albums and is a soloist and section leader in some of the most refined ensembles in jazz, including the Christian McBride Big Band, the Village Vanguard Orchestra, Dee Dee Bridgewater. He's performed at Birdland, the White House, and the Tokyo and Newport Jazz Festivals.

Michael Ekroth: John Scofield; Orquesta Akokán (2019 GRAMMY nominee) 

"A modern renaissance musician with the kind of insights into the music that will surprise you - "Latin Jazz Network

Michael is a multi-genre musician whose work is grounded in the jazz tradition. Based in the New York area since 2006, he's known for his work with jazz icon John Scofield and being the composer-pianist for the GRAMMY-nominated Cuban ensemble Orquesta Akokán. Michael performed in venues and festivals throughout Europe, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. Notably, he also performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival.

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