Jim Snidero Quartet

$30.00 Table Seating / $20.00 Bar Seating

Grammy award-winning alto saxophonist, composer and author Jim Snidero has been hailed as an “alto sax virtuoso” (Downbeat) with “mind-boggling” improvisation skills (The Guardian), amassing over 20 million streams on Spotify and Apple. In 2024 he reached the pinnacle of the jazz world, placing top 5 alto saxophone in the preeminent Downbeat Magazine International Critics Poll.

Originally from Maryland, Snidero moved to New York in 1981 and began sideman stints with Brother Jack McDuff, Frank Sinatra (recording Duets 2), the Mingus Big Band, Eddie Palmieri, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Sting and Brian Lynch, appearing as a featured soloist on Lynch’s Grammy-winning The Omni-American Book Club. His 27 leader albums include 1989’s Blue Afternoon, later included in The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in the 1001 Best Albums; the 2003 self-composed and arranged orchestral Strings on Milestone Records, hailed as a “masterpiece” by the San Francisco Guardian; the Korean-inspired Project-K; and Live at the Deer Head Inn.

Recent years have brought some of the strongest recognition of Snidero’s career. Live at the Deer Head Inn received a five-star 2020 best-of-year “masterpiece” review from DownBeat, while 2024’s chordless trio album For All We Know earned 41⁄2 stars from AllMusic and further acclaim from DownBeat and Stereophile. Snidero’s quartet is a regular on tour circuits throughout Europe and the US.

Jim Snidero’s performance at Windmills will feature original music from his new release “House of Trane”, inspired by a visit to John Coltrane’s house on Long Island.

Meet the Band:

Jim Snidero (Alto Saxophone)

A DownBeat Critics Poll favorite with over 20 million streams, Jim Snidero is an alto saxophone virtuoso and celebrated composer. He has led 26 acclaimed albums and performed alongside icons from the Mingus Big Band to Frank Sinatra.

Stefan Karlsson (Piano)

Native Swedish pianist Stefan Karlsson brings brilliant technique and modern sophistication to the keyboard, backed by over 85 recordings. A longtime member of the elite Eddie Gomez Trio, his playing seamlessly blends deep jazz tradition with fresh innovation.

Ugonna Okegwo (Bass)

Originally from London, German-Nigerian bassist Ugonna Okegwo moved to New York in 1989 joining the Jackie Terrasson trio, touring and recording several albums for Blue Note records. Beginning in 1997, he joined trumpeter Tom Harrell’s Quintet, considered one of the most important jazz groups on the international jazz scene. He toured with Harrell for over twenty years, recording 6 albums with an undeniable jazz giant.

In addition, he has worked with an impressive list of jazz artists, including Wynton Marsalis, Michael Brecker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jon Hendricks, Johnny Griffin, Benny Carter, James Moody, Pharoah Sanders and many others

Jason Tiemann (Drums)

Known for his crisp technique and deep propulsive swing, Jason Tiemann is one of New York City’s most sought-after drummers. He currently holds the drum chair for flutist Hubert Laws while sharing stages with stars like Eric Alexander and Randy Brecker.