Join jazz musicians Tim Horner (drummer) and Allan Bezama (guitarist, and Puffin crowd favorite!) as they celebrate the release of their newest joint album, Moving Forward! Joined by Steve Wilson on alto & soprano saxophone, Jim Ridl on piano, and Noriko Ueda on bass, the duo will be playing through the suite of their original compositions on the album, plus a bonus song written by their friend, the esteemed late guitarist Vic Juris. This record marks Tim’s third studio album as a leader and Allan’s first, born out of years of mentorship, fellowship, and shared performances. From Allan’s time in Tim’s college ensembles to their work together across the NYC metropolitan scene, the duo has built a musical partnership that balances individuality with unity. Moving Forward highlights both artists’ distinct voices while embracing a shared vision that pushes the genre ahead.

A Virginia native and graduate of Berklee College of Music, Tim Horner has played at major venues such as The Village Vanguard, Birdland, The Blue Note, Lincoln Center, and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. Additionally, he has worked with a wide range of artists across jazz history, including Hank Jones, Clifford Jordan, Pepper Adams, Joe Locke, Randy Brecker, Vic Juris, The Village Vanguard Orchestra, The Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Frank Kimbrough, Roseanna Vitro, Ann Hampton Calloway, Mark Murphy, Joe Williams, Dick Oatts, Red Rodney, Mark Sherman, Ted Rosenthal, Bill Cunliffe, and Rufus Reid. Horner has over 250 recordings as a sideman and 3 albums as a bandleader. He has served as Jazz Ambassador for the U.S. State Department five times, performing and teaching the genre in over 20 countries.

Allan Bezama is a New York City-based jazz guitarist whose sound seamlessly blends fluid bebop lines, rich harmonic textures, and a modern rhythmic sensibility to create an expressive and forward-thinking voice. He is recognized as a rising star in the New York City jazz scene, as highlighted in an article on Jazzfuel.com. He has performed with luminaries such as Jeff “Tain” Watts, Mark Whitfield, Glen David Andrews, John Benitez, Steve LaSpina, Ari Roland, Paul Gill, and Stacy Dillard, and has played at notable venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, The Deer Head Inn, The Django, Minton’s Playhouse, Arthur’s Tavern, 55 Bar, Brvsh Cul7ur3, Club Groove, and Room 623.

Don’t miss what is sure to be an unforgettable performance, as well as an opportunity to pick up your own copy of Moving Forward!

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