Chris Potter, photo credit: Dave Stapleton

Sunday, June 30, 2024

7:30 PM

The series continues Sunday, June 30, with another all-star band, the Chris Potter Trio, featuring Potter on tenor sax, Matt Brewer on bass, and Kendrick Scott on drums. Potter returns to the Athenaeum, having led an unforgettable set at the library in the summer of 2017 as well as prior appearances with the Dave Holland Quintet. A world-class soloist, accomplished composer, and formidable bandleader, Grammy-nominated Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation.

Potter’s music showcases limitless creativity and a vibrant sense of swing, prompting critics, musicians, and fans alike to cite him as the one of the finest saxophonists today. The New Yorker wrote, “A tenorist who can remind you of Joe Henderson at his craftiest, [Potter] employs his considerable technique in the service of music rather than spectacle.” DownBeat called him “one of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet,” while JazzTimes identified him as “a figure of international renown.” He has performed or recorded with many of the leading names in jazz, such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, John Scofield, the Mingus Big Band, Jim Hall, Paul Motian, Dave Douglas, and Ray Brown. Potter's impressive discography includes 15 albums as a leader. His latest album, Eagle’s Point, features him in a collaborative band that includes Brad Mehldau, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade.

The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert.