Greg Ward — live event
Greg Ward - alto saxophoneMarta Sanchez - pianoEmmanuel Michael - guitarHarish Raghavan - bassKenneth Salters - drumsBecome a member & see this show for up to 45% off!CLICK HERE to add a membership to your cart now and access the member priced tickets right away!Saxophonist and composer Greg Ward returns to The Jazz Gallery for his first appearance as a leader since 2017. A vital part of his musical development during his years in New York (2009–2015), the Gallery remains a deeply meaningful space in Ward’s artistic journey. For this engagement, Ward presents a dynamic quintet of deeply expressive and inventive musicians: Marta Sanchez (piano), Emmanuel Michael (guitar), Harish Raghavan (bass), and Kenneth Salters (drums). Together, they will perform two sets of Ward’s original compositions.Greg Ward is a critically acclaimed saxophonist and composer known for his dynamic voice in contemporary jazz and genre-defying projects. A versatile and forward-thinking artist, he has collaborated with leading voices across jazz, classical, and experimental music, including Makaya McCraven, Linda May Han Oh, and the International Contemporary Ensemble.Ward is an Associate Professor of Music at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he mentors the next generation of artists while maintaining an active international performance career. He leads several of his own ensembles, most notably Rogue Parade, a group that seamlessly blends intricate compositional structures with raw, spontaneous improvisation.His work reflects a deep grounding in the jazz tradition while consistently pushing beyond stylistic boundaries, often incorporating elements of rock, soul, and chamber music into a cohesive and personal sound world. With multiple albums to his name including Stomping Off From Greenwood, Touch My Beloved’s Thought, Phonic Juggernaut, and Dion’s Quest, Ward continues to develop a body of work that reflects both his deep roots in the tradition and his commitment to pushing it forward.Show Info
Starts: 2026-06-11T19:00:00Z
Ends: 2026-06-12T12:00:00Z
Where: 1158 Broadway, New York, New York 10001, United States
Price: $0.0