TIM ARMACOST SEXTET

JAZZ FORUM ARTS / JANUARY 30-31

Tenor saxophonist Tim Armacost leads his sextet for two nights at Jazz Forum Arts. A Tokyo resident since 1998, Armacost brings a unique perspective to hard bop traditions through his decades-long immersion in Japan's jazz scene. Tim's robust tenor sound draws from the Dexter Gordon–Gene Ammons lineage while incorporating contemporary harmonic concepts. His compositions often feature intricate horn arrangements that showcase the sextet format's orchestral possibilities. Armacost studied at Pomona College and later with Joe Henderson, influences evident in his approach to improvisation. Tim has released several albums on Japanese labels, documenting his evolution as both player and composer. The sextet configuration allows for rich harmonic textures through three-horn voicings, while maintaining the flexibility for extended solo features. Armacost's groups typically balance original compositions with reimagined standards, emphasizing collective interplay. His performances showcase the deep swing feel and melodic invention that have made him a fixture in Tokyo's jazz community.  JZZ