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Joe Farnsworth with Mark Whitfield, Peter Washington, & Julius Rodriguez


  • Jazz Showcase 806 S Plymouth Ct Chicago United States (map)

One of the most highly regarded jazz drummers on the scene today, Joe is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. 

Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts in 1968, Joe grew up in a musical family; his father was a music educator and he has four older brothers, two of whom became professional musicians.  

He studied with Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor prior to attending and graduating from William Patterson College in New Jersey in 1994 where he began playing with saxophonist, Eric Alexander and guitarist, Peter Bernstein.

Upon moving to New York City, he led the weekend jazz combos at Augie’s (now Smoke Jazz & Supper Club). He performed with Junior CookCecil PayneJohn Ore,  Big John PattonHarold MabernEddie HendersonJohn Jenkins and his brothers, John and James.

Joseph’s career includes recording over 100 CD’s as leader and side-man, jazz festivals and world tours with Pharaoh SandersHorace SilverHarold MabernMcCoy TynerCedar WaltonDiana KrallBenny GolsonGeorge ColemanJohnny GriffinLou DonaldsonBenny GreenBarry HarrisCurtis Fuller to name a few.

He is currently the drummer for McCoy Tyner and a member of the Pharaoh Sanders QuartetHarold Mabern Trio, and is a founding member of the renowned One for All Quintet.

Proof of vaccination is required to attend all shows.


TICKETS


Thursday & Sunday
— $20 general admission —

— $35 VIP preferred seating —

Friday & Saturday
— $25 general admission —

— $40 VIP preferred seating —


Later Event: April 4
Roosevelt University CCPA