Trio of Liberty
Date: 6 June 2026
Time: 20:15 - 22:30
Artist: Trio of Liberty
Location: Casablanca
Price: € 12,50
Trio of Liberty
Freedom, Energy and Swing
A concert by Trio of Liberty guarantees beauty, freedom, and pure energy—driven by interplay, improvisation, and swing!
Chemistry and Musical Dynamics
Bassist Joris Teepe and American saxophonist Don Braden have been playing together for 31 years. With this concert on Saturday, June 6, during Red Light Jazz, they celebrate the release of Chemistry, their fifth album as co-leaders.
The strength of the Teepe & Braden duo lies in constantly embracing new musical challenges: for each edition of Trio of Liberty, they invite a different drummer. This results in fresh dynamics, surprising interaction, and a unique musical chemistry every time.
Over the years, Teepe and Braden have performed with renowned drummers such as Jeff “Tain” Watts, Louis Hayes, Matt Wilson, Winard Harper, Owen Hart Jr., Eric Ineke, and Gene Jackson.
For this performance at Casablanca during Red Light Jazz, none other than Steve Altenberg will take his place behind the drums.
An evening full of adventure, craftsmanship, and captivating jazz awaits!
Don Braden
Don Braden is an internationally renowned saxophonist, flutist, composer, and educator. Over the past forty years, he has toured and recorded with leading jazz musicians and performed on stages around the world. He has contributed to more than 100 albums as a sideman and released over 20 albums as a bandleader.
Braden is known for his warm tone, technical mastery, and strong sense of swing. He is also highly regarded as a composer and arranger, with work ranging from small ensembles to symphonic projects, including music for film and television. With his deep musicality and energetic, disciplined approach, he is considered one of the leading jazz musicians of our time.
Joris Teepe
Joris Teepe is an Amsterdam-born bassist who has lived in New York since 1992. He has led his own groups for over 35 years and has contributed to more than 80 albums, including over 20 as a leader or co-leader. Teepe has performed with many jazz legends and toured extensively with drummer Rashied Ali.
He is a versatile composer with more than 100 works to his name, ranging from jazz to compositions for orchestra and choir. In addition to his own big band in New York, he has released various projects, including a tribute to Rashied Ali. Teepe is internationally recognized as a leading bassist and bandleader in jazz.
Steve Altenberg
Steve Altenberg is a versatile and highly regarded drummer, known for his dynamic playing, refined musicality, and strong sense of swing. He has performed and recorded with a wide range of international jazz musicians and has long been active on both the European and international jazz scenes.
Altenberg is praised for his expressive playing, excellent timing, and his ability to adapt effortlessly to diverse musical situations. His collaborative spirit and deep understanding of the jazz tradition make him a sought-after musician and an inspiring presence on stage.
Line-up
Don Braden
saxophone
Joris Teepe
double bass
Steve Altenberg
drums
