Serving the San Francisco Bay Area New Music Community

Thu, Jun 19 2025 7:00 PM

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club
400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109

“Double bassist Jeff Denson capitalizes on his considerable gifts as an improviser, performer and sonic trailblazer.” – Downbeat Magazine

The first time that bassist Jeff Denson and guitarist Romain Pilon got together to record it felt like a lightning strike. The longtime friends have an uncommon communion that undeniably radiates from the stage and from their two albums together.

Both internationally renowned musicians, Jeff Denson (USA) and Romain Pilon (France) met 20 years ago while studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston. At the time, they played countless jam sessions together, having in common the taste for adventure and the love of jazz without preconceived ideas.

Since then, they have each on their side of the Atlantic, led brilliant careers by recording numerous records as a leader and collaborating with some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world including Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Ben Wendel, Mike Stern, Jeff Ballard, Brian Blade and many more.

After a remarkable first album composed together, and around thirty cities in the USA, and seven European countries, they come to present their new opus, "Finding Light."

The trio is completed the fantastic drumming of Jonathan Pinson. Jonathan is one of the most highly sought after drummers of his generation and he has performed and toured with notable artists such as Ambrose Akinmusire, John Clayton, Dave Liebman, Ed Simon, Eric Reed, Kamasi Washington, Marquis Hill, Gilad Hekselman and Joey Alexander, to name a few.

The music of this trio, interactive and generous, reflects the pleasure these musicians have in playing together. You will find influences ranging from Led Zeppelin to Wayne Shorter, via Miles Davis, Hendrix or Satie, among many others.

Band Lineup:
Jeff Denson, double bass
Romain Pilon, guitar
Jonathan Pinson, drums

Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 19, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: PDT
Jun 19, 2025, 9:15pm to 11:00pm Timezone: PDT
Jun 20, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: PDT
Jun 20, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: PDT
Jun 21, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: PDT
Jun 21, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: PDT

Cost: $35.50