Troy Roberts Quartet - A Tribute to Stanley Turrentine at Birdland Theater

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Tonight, Troy Roberts and his quartet comprised of some of the most in-demandmusicians on the scene, will celebrate the music of the tenor saxophone titan,Stanley Turrentine. Join us for an exclusive musical tip of the hat to one ofRoberts greatest saxophone influences, as this world-class quartet delves into thesoulful side of Jazz.Embracing his love for a vast variety of stylistic genres, three-time GRAMMYnominated saxophonist, Troy Roberts is quickly becoming one of the most widelyrecorded touring artists of his time. As a go-to first call saxophonist, his nameadorns several essential recordings ranging from the legendary Joey DeFrancesco,the iconic Van Morrison, the quintessential Jeff Tain Watts, the tireless OrrinEvans Captain Black Big Band, the critically acclaimed Kurt Elling, includingnumerous other jazz veterans, and newcomers considered tastemakers of theirgeneration.A prolific leader with sixteen releases to his name, the latest being Green Lights(featuring John Patitucci, Paul Bollenback and Jimmy Macbride), the New YorkCity based Australian immigrant maintains a busy recording and performanceschedule with his quartet, his original project Nu-Jive, as well as some of thegreatest artists of today.