As part of Montmartre’s series of intimate concerts featuring jazz giants, we present tenor saxophonist Chris Potter—widely considered one of the world's finest players of the instrument. This is a rare opportunity to experience the legend up close and personal, performing with his own trio.

What should I know about them?
Since the 1990s, Chris Potter has established himself as one of the most influential and technically brilliant jazz saxophonists. He has released a string of critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated albums under his own name and performed with giants such as Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, and Paul Motian. He also leads a quartet featuring heavyweights like Brad Mehldau, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade. Potter’s last visit to Copenhagen saw him performing alongside Herbie Hancock over two nights at a completely sold-out DR Koncerthuset.

Joining his trio is the formidable American double bassist Matt Brewer. Currently one of New York’s most in-demand bassists, he is renowned for his tone and his work with artists such as Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Terence Blanchard, and the SFJAZZ Collective.

On drums is Kendrick Scott, whose playing—at once sensitive and explosive—has made him a regular collaborator with major names like Charles Lloyd, Kurt Elling, and Herbie Hancock. Scott belongs to the elite tier of international drummers who have succeeded in reinventing the instrument.

What can I expect?

The style is uncompromising, modern post-bop blended with fresh contemporary jazz. The sound—featuring sax, drums, and bass—is distinctive, airy, and flexible.

What do the critics say? "Chris Potter is undoubtedly one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation; he combines formidable technique with a restless, creative drive." - DownBeat Magazine

"A saxophonist with boundless technical prowess and melodic imagination... Potter plays with an intensity and authority that place him in the absolute elite of modern jazz masters." - The New York Times