Brandi Disterheft — artist
Brandi Disterheft has 4 upcoming shows, next at Mezzrow on Fri, Nov 13. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Jazz bassist Brandi Disterheft relocated to NYC to begin an apprenticeship under Miles Davis' bassist Ron Carter. It’s not only her fiery bass playing that make audiences stand-up and holler, but also her innovative live shows showcasing her uptempo, swinging originals and ambient voice. Her mother, a Chicago-born jazz B3 organist who opened for acts such as the Supremes and Carlos Jobim in the 1960's, trained Brandi's ears from the tender age of 5 when she began classical piano studies; yet, her Aunt Angie Jaree a GRAMMY WINNING session singer in LA (Claire Fischer, Sergio Mendez) encouraged Brandi to sing. Winning a JUNO (Canadian Grammy) for her “Debut” album, Brandi had the honor to be the bassist for the legendary Hank Jones on the album “Pleased to Meet You” and has since captivated international audiences at jazz festivals in Japan, Haiti, Canada, Europe, USA and at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, and the Vienna Opera House. Recordings and performances include collaborations with top drawer musicians such as Anita O'day, Benny Green, Cyrus Chestnut, Vincent Herring and Renee Rosnes to name a few. “She is quite the bass player, and I appreciate her expertise and talent. It was a great pleasure making an album together.” -George Coleman Brandi Disterheft’s fifth album, Surfboard is her most accomplished yet. Joined by two iconic octogenarian masters — virtuoso tenor saxophonist George Coleman and the definitive Brazilian drummer Portinho — and world-class pianist Klaus Mueller, Disterheft authoritatively and organically guides the flow on a varied program that reflects her capacious interests. Her kinetic, harmonically erudite basslines anchor ensemble interpretations of choice tunes culled from the blues, mainstem jazz, and the Great Brazilian and American Songbooks. She sings those Songbook numbers, and her own evocative lyrics, with an instantly recognizable voice that conveys vulnerability and emotional intelligence. And she matches the high bar set by her partners on a series of creative solos. Surfboard will be available worldwide on October 30, 2020 via Justin Time. The project gestated in Disterheft’s decade-long musical relationship with Portinho, whom she met through Mueller soon after she moved to New York from Canada in 2010. Their simpatico developed during years as a working band, on numerous Canadian concerts led by Disterheft and Portinho’s five-sets-a-night weekend sinecure at a Brazilian churrascaria in Manhattan. “I wanted to record us,” she says. “Porto has a way of uplifting the beat. It’s so funky, with such an infectious groove, and he has so much dynamic range. He has strict rules, but once you learn them, he wants you to break away. He’s always anticipating, turning around the phrases. It’s so much fun.” Coleman plays characteristically compelling solos on the standards “My Foolish Heart” and “Speak Low” and the leader’s own evocative “Coup de Foudre.” Disterheft connected with him through his lifelong friend and bandstand partner, the late pianist Harold Mabern, who — with A-list New York drummer Joe Farnsworth — partnered with her on the hard-swinging 2016, CD, Blue Canvas, and several subsequent tours. Like Portinho, she remarks, Coleman “loves to keep people on their toes,” adding, “He’ll change harmony at the drop of a hat.”
Brandi Disterheft upcoming shows
- Brandi Disterheft Trio (6:00 PM) — Mezzrow — Nov 13, 2026
- Brandi Disterheft Trio (7:30 PM) — Mezzrow — Nov 13, 2026
- Brandi Disterheft Trio (6:00 PM) — Mezzrow — Nov 14, 2026
- Brandi Disterheft Trio (7:30 PM) — Mezzrow — Nov 14, 2026
Brandi Disterheft past shows
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft Trio — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Sep 25, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft Trio — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Sep 18, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft Trio — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Sep 11, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft Trio — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Sep 4, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft Trio — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Jul 24, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft Trio — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Jul 17, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft Trio — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Jul 10, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft Trio — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Jul 3, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Jun 19, 2025
- SWING JAZZ with Brandi Disterheft — The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — Jun 5, 2025
Venues Brandi Disterheft has played
- The Flatiron Room Murray Hill — 55 shows, last played 2025
- Mezzrow — 1 show, last played 2023
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