BILLY HART

VILLAGE VANGUARD / APRIL 9-14

Billy Hart has cemented his position in the jazz community as a drumming wizard. He’s one of the most celebrated drummers and educators in modern jazz. With a career spanning 60 years, Billy continues to trailblaze in jazz via his innovative rhythmic approach and impeccable timekeeping. With over 200 recorded albums, Billy cut his teeth playing with renowned artists like Wes Montgomery, Eddie Harris, and Pharoah Sanders, as well as, legendary soul artists Otis Redding, Patti LaBelle, and Smokey Robinson. In 2022, Billy was named a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master. He continues to pour into and push the boundaries of the jazz community with his polyrhythmic mastery and dynamic range with his quartet Mark Turner, Ethan Iverson, and Ben Street. Billy Hart is a jazz national treasure. -CM