Updated Performances

Here's an updated list and description of upcoming performances and news:

Thursday, November 12 at 7pm, FREE

Brad Linde -tenor saxophone with Rodney Richardson/Eric Harper Trio at Bourbon Street Steaks at the Four Seasons in Georgetown.


Thursday, November 19 at 5pm, FREE

Brad Linde Ensemble performs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum at the Kogod Terrace.

Joe Herrera-trumpet
Sarah Hughes-alto saxophone
Brad Linde-tenor saxophone
Heidi Littman-french horn
Matt Musselman-trombone
Matt Rippetoe-baritone saxophone
Brian Keegan-tuba
Rodney Richardson-guitar
Eric Harper-bass
Web Grant-drums

Saturday, November 28 at 8pm in New York City, $10

Brad Linde Ensemble Benefit Concert for the University of the Streets with special NYC guests* including trombonist Eddie Bert!

Brad Linde-baritone saxophone
Matthew Brown*-trumpet
Sarah Hughes-alto saxophone/clarinet
Alex Stein*-tenor saxophone
Ben Brody*-french horn
Matt Musselman-trombone
Liz Prince-tuba
Rodney Richardson-guitar
Richard Clements*-piano
Murray Wall*-bass
Jimmy Wormworth*-drums

The University of the Streets was incorporated in 1969 as a non-profit educational organization, spearheaded by Muhammad Salahuddeen. Over the past 40 years U.O.T.S. has been committed to addressing the educational, vocational and cultural needs of the community. Initially, U.O.T.S was launched to help "deprived" youngsters break out of a hopeless poverty-cycle, although, the target population has expanded with respect to age, and diversity, over the years due to historical and economic impact. In the past 40 years countless lives have been turned around. Many of our graduates have gone on to achieve amazing successes, a fact in which we take considerable pride. We, at U.O.T.S., have also gained a wealth of varied and challenging experience; experience which has taught us many valuable lessons about educating young people. U.O.T.S. continues a forerunner in establishing innovative approaches to teaching.


Saturday, December 19 at 8pm, $25

Brad Linde Ensemble featuring pianist Hod O'Brien at Harmony Hall, Ft. Washington, MD.

Joe Herrera-trumpet
Sarah Hughes-alto saxophone
Brad Linde-tenor saxophone
Heidi Littman-french horn
Matt Musselman-trombone
Matt Rippetoe-baritone saxophone
Liz Prince-tuba
Rodney Richardson-guitar
Hod O'Brien-piano
Tom Baldwin-bass
Web Grant-drums

About HOD O'BRIEN:
There are jazz legends and then there are the “underground of the jazz renowned” – those who, although not as well known to the general public, are hailed by critics, revered by their legendary peers, influential upon younger players and sought after by collectors and cognoscenti.

Hod O’Brien is one of these quiet-and-true jazz giants. He burst upon the scene in the late 50s when he came to New York City from his hometown in the Berkshire Mountains of Northwest Connecticut near Lenox, Mass. and Tanglewood. He soon became part of the “loft scene” jamming with other bop-influenced players like Pepper Adams, Kenny Burrell, Oscar Pettiford and Stan Getz, to name a few. At the age of 21, he was hired to record with Art Farmer, Donald Byrd and Idrees Sulieman on a record which has become a classic, “Three Trumpets” (now retitled “Trumpets All Out” on the Prestige label). He became an active part of the NY scene playing at such historical clubs as Birdland, the Continental, the Cork and Bib, the Black Pearl and Small’s Paradise.

While still 21, O’Brien was asked by Red Rodney to take Bill Evans’ place in the Oscar Pettiford Quintet. The group alternated sets with Thelonious Monk at the famous Five Spot, among other appearances. After this stint with Pettiford, O’Brien joined up with tenor saxophonist J.R. Monterose in a band which included Elvin Jones and Wilbur Ware.

NEW CD by the Brad Linde Ensemble available NOW!

"Feeling That Way Now", the first CD by the BLE, is now available on CDbaby.com. This recording documents the ensemble's celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the "Birth of the Cool" and the "Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall" concert of 1959. Featuring new arrangements by Brad Linde, Chris Byars and Gene D'Andrea.