Burge · VanMatre · DeGreg: Composers in Conversation

Rusty Burge — vibraphone
Rick VanMatre — tenor saxophone
Phil DeGreg — piano
Aaron Jacobs — bass
John Taylor — drums

Experience the collaborative artistry of Burge, VanMatre, and DeGreg—three stalwarts of Cincinnati’s jazz scene whose original compositions reflect distinct personal voices and shared musical curiosity. VanMatre crafts melodies inspired by visual art, transforming canvas into sound. Burge finds creative fuel in the stillness of lakes and sweeping vistas, while DeGreg infuses his writing and playing with the rhythmic richness of Brazilian music. Together, their work weaves melody and harmonic exploration into a vivid, expressive soundscape.

If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.

Important Notices:

If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund.

Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

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