The curator of the ongoing Tuesday night Konceptions series in BK’s Green-Wood nabe is an incisive pianist, and though his horn bands have earned plenty of critical kudos, his trios are particularly arresting, especially when they boast rhythm sections as sweet as this Lightcap/Poor connection. Speaking of horn bands, a very hip foursome that finds saxophonist Ellery Eskelin and trumpeter Dave Ballou up front shares the evening’s bill. 

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