Gregory Groover Jr. Quartet

About this event

Join rising tenor saxophonist, Gregory Groover Jr, on August 5th at PizzaExpress Live (Chelsea), as he celebrates the release of his new Criss Cross Jazz recording, 'Old Knew'. Following up on the success of his 2024 Criss Cross release 'Lovabye', Gregory returns with a new book of original music performed by a stellar cast of musicians, including: Joel Ross, Paul Cornish, Harish Raghavan & Kendrick Scott! New York-born and Boston-bred, emerging saxophonist, composer, and educator Gregory Groover Jr has already left an indelible mark in the jazz world, in a short period. Saxophonist Walter Smith III describes him as a “thematic musician, who's playing very much relates to the song. He plays with a lot of energy, and he leads with that. The heart is the most important thing – the direction and motion of what he plays is where he really feels.” Groover’s artistry seamlessly marries genres as he continues to push the boundaries of jazz while honoring its deep legacy. Raised with a devotion for music, Groover’s journey in music began at a young age. His passion for jazz flourished as he honed his craft, eventually earning him a full tuition scholarship to pursue his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Performance Studies at Berklee College of Music.