Apr
26

Xavier Breaker Coalition Nationally-acclaimed Chicago drummer/composer/arranger brings swingin' all-star band to the Rubber City for BLU debut! Featuring Rajiv Halim, Joel Ream & Jeremiah Hunt

Wednesday, April 26


Drummer, composer and arranger, Xavier Breaker has played with various artists throughout his career including Joe Sample, Randy Crawford, Howard Hewitt, Lalah Hathaway, Ernie Watts, Joey DeFrancesco, Bob Mintzer, Brad Leali, and Jonathan Scales.
 

 
He has also played for some of Chicago’s finest including Corey Wilkes, Kahil El Zabar, Dee Alexander, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Chicago Yestet, Sidewalk Chalk, and many others.
 
The Xavier Breaker Coalition was formed in 2013 as an effort to design a group that can thrive in a variety of musical situations. The Coalition opened for many groups, including Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express and HBC (Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin, Dennis Chambers). They have been featured in many festivals including the Chicago Jazz Festival and have been the first-­call house band for the Keilworth “Saxophone Idol” competition since 2013. The Coalition released their debut album, “Dreamology,” in 2015. Xavier endorses Paiste Cymbals.
 
Join us as this very special artist makes his debut at BLU Jazz+ with a swingin’ all-star band, get your tickets now!
 

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