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Is anyone hip to Jimmy Macbride ? He is my new favorite drummer - after Vinnie Colaiuta--
I've been following Jimmy for a couple of years now. I 'discovered' him while watching the FREE
daily streaming from SMALLS JAZZ CLUB, NYC. He plays several times/month with local jazz
artists, and a lot with the Miki Yamanaka Trio. Jimmy is a graduate of Julliard Music School.
Jimmy plays choruses like Ralph Peterson--you hear the melody and hear the form easily.
He already has a large discography--see his itinerary and discography on his page.

JIMMY MACBRIDE

1---Listen & watch Jimmy plays the hell out of the form on
Trinkle Tinkle (T Monk) @ 1:07:32. He plays 3 solos
and plays all around, through and over and with all
the arranged ensemble figures! Arranged by his wife.

2--then, also in this first set, watch & listen to Jimmy plays
time and solos in James Williamses, 'Black Scholars'
@ 1:28:51.

Jimmy is the man to watch as he has been recording since
professionally since 2012 ! He is never boring...has unlimited
ideas, unique phrasing and solo chops that do not end...enjoy
Miki Yamanaka Trio- Live at Smalls Jazz Club - 07/28/2025

I watched both tunes you mentioned - thanks for sharing - this guys awesome.
The whole east coast jazz thing is interesting. Those cats all play similar sounding 4 piece kits but really carve out an identity on them. They pretty much live in mp to ppp dynamic range but manage to create amazing energy and play a lot of cool stuff. It's very hard to play fast or high energy quietly. I like this guys chops compared to someone like Ari whom I always love - but Jimmy just straight blows (as in playing lots of chops - not the bad way) on here which is entertaining.
I can't help but wonder what his vocabulary would sound like on a kit with more options tom and cymbal wise.

Steve Holmes----Glad you dig his playing.
Jimmy does play bigger sets...the drums supplied (donated to many of
the NYC jazz clubs, like Smalls, is provided by Canopus. Standard bebop sets.

But, don't let the 4 pc set fool you into thinking he isn't up to date with
larger drum sets and additional auxiliary percussives. You can find clips
on YT of his playing improvised FUNK just as expressively as his jazz chops
shown here in the Smalls clips.

I tune in monthly also to see/hear Ari. As far as volume goes, you are right
that he can play with so much energy and intensity at low volumes---a discipline
necessary when playing small venues---hence SMALLS.

Here is a good sample of his funk---Jimmy Macbride at The Green Room | Crosstown Arts w/ Adam Larson Trio
Solo #1 at 3:04 shows latin chops complete with BLUSHDAS ! Only 1 tune, so listen
to the whole tune---funk drumming solo starts @ about 10:25. It shows he plays
BD heel down and up...plays matched and traditional. He also has recorded the last 3 Manuel Valera
records ( ALL TRACKS) - he shows he is totally adept playing LATIN RHYTHMS.

Yes, I think he's for sure one of the best young cats in NYC these days. Great touch, plays with great intention and crisp precision, melds tradition with modern chops in a very musical way. Huge fan. Miki Yamanaka's trio flies way too far under the radar. They're absolutely killing. Gotta see em live to really get it.

Jimmy is such a great overall player. I love watching him because he is sooo relaaaaaaaaxed. Oh... and... he sounds f@&#! pretty good too! He's been on my radar for a few years. He's one of the contemporary greats of today in my humble opinion. He works almost every night.

August 21st at Sam First in LA.
https://jimmymacbride.com/itinerary/202 ... an-quartet

YES---those who live near LA are VERY FORTUNATE to be
able to see/hear JIMMY live with Noah Garabedian !!!!

Just Released yesterday, 8-22-2025
Nick Finzer THE JAZZ ORCHESTRA VOL 1
JIMMY MACBRIDE- drums
Big Band Jazz---so tasty. so sweet !
6 Tracks-

You lucky west coasters !!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct 17
Miki Yamanaka Trio (plus special guest)
Friday, October 17, 2025
7:30 PM 10:30 PM
Sam First (map)
Los Angeles, CA

Sets at 7:30 & 9:30 PM
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Oct
1
Peter Brainin Quartet
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
8:00 PM 11:30 PM
The Speakeasy at The Gin Mill (map)
New York, NY

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Oct
2
to Oct 3
Alex Wintz Trio
Thu, Oct 2, 20258:30 PM Fri, Oct 3, 202512:00 AM
Saint Tuesday (map)
New York, NY

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Oct
3
to Oct 4
Saul Rubin Trio
Fri, Oct 3, 202511:55 PM Sat, Oct 4, 20251:00 AM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

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Oct
5
Michela Marino Lerman Group
Sunday, October 5, 2025
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 6:00 & 7:30 PM

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Oct
6
Kazemde George Trio
Monday, October 6, 2025
8:15 PM 11:15 PM
Ruth (map)
Brooklyn, NY

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Oct
8
Miki Yamanaka Trio
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Dizzy's Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 7:00 & 9:00 PM

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Oct
9
Noah Garabedian Quartet
Thursday, October 9, 2025
7:30 PM 10:00 PM
Close Up (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 7:30 & 9:00 PM

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Oct
10
Steven Feifke Quartet
Friday, October 10, 2025
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 6:00 & 7:30 PM

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Oct
11
Steven Feifke Quartet
Saturday, October 11, 2025
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 6:00 & 7:30 PM

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Oct
15
Miki Yamanaka Trio
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Baba Yaga (map)
Earshot Jazz Festival

Seattle, WA

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Oct
16
Miki Yamanaka Trio
Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:30 PM 9:30 PM
The Century Room (map)
Tucson, AZ

Sets at 6:30 & 8:30 PM

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Oct
17
Miki Yamanaka Trio (plus special guest)
Friday, October 17, 2025
7:30 PM 10:30 PM
Sam First (map)
Los Angeles, CA

Sets at 7:30 & 9:30 PM

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Oct
18
Miki Yamanaka Trio (plus special guest)
Saturday, October 18, 2025
7:30 PM 10:30 PM
Sam First (map)
Los Angeles, CA

Sets at 7:30 & 9:30 PM

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Oct
19
Miki Yamanaka Trio
Sunday, October 19, 2025
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Long Beach, CA

House concert - location TBA!

Oct
22
Giorgi Mikadze
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (map)
Washington, DC

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Oct
26
Jimmy Macbride Quartet
Sunday, October 26, 2025
9:00 PM 11:30 PM
LunÀtico (map)
Brooklyn, NY

Sets at 9:00 & 10:30 PM

Personnel TBA!

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Oct
27
Benny Benack III Quintet
Monday, October 27, 2025
9:00 PM 11:30 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 9:00 & 10:30 PM

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Oct
30
Matthew Rotker-Lynn Trio
Thursday, October 30, 2025
9:00 PM 11:30 PM
Mezzrow (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 9:00 & 10:30 PM

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Sep
30
Steve Nelson Quartet
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 6:00 & 7:30 PM

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Sep
28
Jamile Quartet
Sunday, September 28, 2025
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
Jazz Forum (map)
Tarrytown, NY

Sets at 4:00 & 6:00 PM

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Sep
27
Steven Feifke Trio feat. Blue Lou Marini
Saturday, September 27, 2025
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Scullers Jazz Club (map)
Boston, MA

Sets at 7:00 & 9:00 PM

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Sep
26
Jimmy Macbride Trio
Friday, September 26, 2025
8:00 PM 11:00 PM
Close Up (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 8 & 10 PM

Ron Blake, saxophone; Desmond White, bass

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Sep
14
Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band
Sunday, September 14, 2025
5:30 PM 7:00 PM
Birdland Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

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Sep
14
Ray Gallon Trio
Sunday, September 14, 2025
12:00 PM 2:30 PM
The Roxy Hotel (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 12:00 & 1:30 PM

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Sep
10
Manuel Valera & New Cuban Express
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Red Rooster (map)
New York, NY

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Sep
6
to Sep 7
Clovis Nicolas Quartet
Sat, Sep 6, 202511:30 PM Sun, Sep 7, 20252:00 AM
Cellar Dog (map)
New York, NY

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Sep
5
to Sep 6
Saul Rubin Zebtet
Fri, Sep 5, 202511:55 PM Sat, Sep 6, 202512:55 AM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

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Sep
5
Dave Schumacher & Cubeye
Friday, September 5, 2025
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Exchange Place Plaza (map)
Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival

Jersey City, NJ

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Sep
4
Alex Wintz Trio
Thursday, September 4, 2025
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Mezzrow (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 6:00 & 7:30 PM

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Sep
3
Manuel Valera Quartet
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
7:30 PM 10:00 PM
The Django (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 7:30 & 9:00 PM

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Aug
30
Manuel Valera & New Cuban Express
Saturday, August 30, 2025
9:00 PM 11:30 PM
LunÀtico (map)
Brooklyn, NY

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Aug
29
to Aug 30
Alex Goodman Trio
Fri, Aug 29, 20258:30 PM Sat, Aug 30, 202512:00 AM
Saint Tuesday (map)
New York, NY

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Aug
28
Mike Rodriguez Quintet
Thursday, August 28, 2025
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
LTV Studios (map)
Hamptons JazzFest

Wainscott, NY

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Aug
25
Nick Finzer Big Band
Monday, August 25, 2025
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Dizzy's Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 7:00 & 9:00 PM

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Aug
24
Noah Garabedian Quartet
Sunday, August 24, 2025
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Chez Hanny (map)
San Francisco, CA

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Aug
23
Noah Garabedian Quartet
Saturday, August 23, 2025
8:00 PM 9:30 PM
Palo Alto Arts Center (map)
Palo Alto, CA

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Aug
22
Noah Garabedian Quartet
Friday, August 22, 2025
7:30 PM 10:00 PM
The Sound Room (map)
Oakland, CA

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Aug
21
Noah Garabedian Quartet
Thursday, August 21, 2025
7:30 PM 10:30 PM
Sam First (map)
Los Angeles, CA

Sets at 7:30 & 9:30 PM

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Aug
20
Miki Yamanaka Sextet
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
7:30 PM 10:30 PM
The Jazz Gallery (map)
New York, NY

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Aug
19
Dabin Ryu Trio
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
9:00 PM 11:30 PM
LunÀtico (map)
Brooklyn, NY

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Aug
18
Miki Yamanaka Quartet
Monday, August 18, 2025
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 6:00 & 7:30 PM

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Aug
16
Noah Garabedian Quartet
Saturday, August 16, 2025
8:00 PM 10:30 PM
Bar Bayeux (map)
Brooklyn, NY

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Aug
10
Saul Rubin Trio
Sunday, August 10, 2025
7:00 PM 11:00 PM
Cellar Dog (map)
New York, NY

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Aug
4
Marshall Gilkes Quartet
Monday, August 4, 2025
8:15 PM 9:30 PM
Central Music Institute (map)
Camp Lake, WI

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Aug
2
Matt Martinez Quartet
Saturday, August 2, 2025
2:00 PM 5:00 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

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Aug
1
Brandon Lee Quintet
Friday, August 1, 2025
7:00 PM 11:00 PM
Cellar Dog (map)
New York, NY

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Jul
28
Miki Yamanaka Trio
Monday, July 28, 2025
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 6:00 & 7:30 PM

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Jul
27
Michela Marino Lerman Quartet
Sunday, July 27, 2025
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Smalls Jazz Club (map)
New York, NY

Sets at 6:00 & 7:30 PM

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