John Hébert Quintet
About This Event
Bassist and composer John Hébert, heard regularly on New York bandstands, leads the John Hébert Quintet in a set at Smalls Jazz Club. Hébert’s approach centers on time, tone and close listening; his arrangements leave room for shifting roles and texture changes, with the bass acting as a steering instrument and the group favoring precision and ensemble clarity.
About the Artists
John Hébert
John Hébert is a jazz bassist and composer heard regularly on New York City bandstands, including Smalls Jazz Club. He leads the John Hébert Quintet and brings the same working-band focus to projects under his own name, including performances billed as “John Hébert Quintet.
John Hébert Quintet
The John Hébert Quintet is a jazz group led by bassist John Hébert, heard in New York City settings such as Smalls Jazz Club. The ensemble works from the working-band tradition, with arrangements that leave room for shifting roles and quick changes in texture.