Theo Croker is a young trumpeter/bandleader who has earned the attention of top musicians and critics. Produced by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Croker’s most recent recording, Escape Velocity, is a sprawling, genre-bending journey through bop, soul, funk, R&B, and beyond. Darryl moderated a discussion and listening session with Theo for the Valley Jazz Network in advance of his quintet’s concert at the UMass Fine Arts Center.

Monday, November 13, 2017
8:00 pm
The Parlor Room
32 Masonic Street
Northampton, MA