Chris Burge Trio

In Cleveland’s jazz community, some musicians are known as much for their collaboration as for their individual voice. Chris Burge is part of that lineage—a drummer and bandleader whose work moves across jazz, funk, and contemporary improvisation. As a performer and educator based in Northeast Ohio, Burge has built a reputation through steady work with regional ensembles and his own projects, where rhythm and interaction sit at the center of the music.

With the Chris Burge Trio, that approach comes into focus. The trio format leaves room for conversation between players—drums not just keeping time, but shaping direction alongside keys or bass. Expect a set that draws from jazz standards, original material, and groove-based improvisation, with shifts in tempo and feel that respond to the room. It’s music built on listening as much as playing, where each piece can take a slightly different path.

Free admission, no tickets required.

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