Name: John Meier Quartet plays Monk
Start: 2025-03-27T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-27T20:00:00-07:00
Location: The Century Room

($20-$30 | 6:30pm Show) Join Century Room in welcoming NYC based guitarist John Meier and his quartet! Joining him are renowned musicians Eric Rasmussen on alto saxophone, Bailey Zick on bass, and Jordan Tompkins on drums—an ensemble sure to bring a dynamic and inspired energy to the stage.
Native Phoenix guitarist and composer John Meier has been making a name for himself as a creative force on the New York City jazz scene. With a distinctive approach that blends tradition and innovation, Meier returns home for a special performance at the Century Room, offering fresh interpretations of music written and inspired by Thelonious Monk.
Meier has performed with esteemed artists such as Joel Ross, Dee Alexander, Lee Konitz, Nick Biello, and Ralph Alessi. His deep understanding of Monk’s rhythmic, harmonic, and compositional sensibilities promises an evening of focused, explorative, and exhilarating jazz. Audiences can expect a performance that honors Monk’s legacy while offering fresh, modern perspectives on his timeless compositions.