George Cables Quartet “80th Birthday Celebration”

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $35|$40|$50|$55 Craig Handy – tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Essiet Essiet – bass Jerome Jennings – drums “Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” – All About Jazz Piano great George Cables, known for his impeccable sound, sensitive accompaniment, and original playing, celebrates his 80th birthday with his stellar quartet. A major artist and important collaborator of artists like Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, and Art Pepper, Cables is also an important leader who has released numerous classic recordings. The New York City Jazz Record says, “He is a piano giant.” National Public Radio adds, “His solos reveal a deep sense of groove and pacing and a mind at work.” His stellar quartet features saxophonist Craig Handy, bassist Essiet Essiet, and drummer Jerome Jennings.