Darren Sterud's Gate Check with Cole Bartels

media release: Jazz quartet ‘Gate Check,’ consisting of Darren Sterud (trombone), Christopher Rottmayer (piano), Ben Ferris (bass) and Matthew Endres (drums) joins forces with trombonist Cole Bartels to present a tribute concert to the legendary jazz trombone duo of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding. With ballads, blues, and straight ahead swing, this performance features a recreation of the 1960 album “The Great Kai and J.J.” on which the duo was joined by the likes of fellow jazz legends Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, and more.

This event is available in-person - see gracepresents.org for updates on COVID-19 protocols.You can also enjoy a premium-quality livestream of the concert with audio by BKMastersounds and video by Microtone Media. Grace Presents youtube channel!

Darren Sterud’s quartet Gate Check along with Trombonist Cole Bartels presents a program recreating the iconic album “The Great Kai and JJ”