NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL 2023
August 6
The Charles McPherson Quintet
Charles McPherson-alto saxophone
Terell Stafford-trumpet
David Wong-bass
Jeb Patton-piano
Billy Drummond-bass
CHARLES MCPHERSON
“…..McPherson is one of jazz’s most commanding altoists.
Given his undiminished improvisational prowess and his
wide-ranging intellect, it’s not surprising that younger
musicians often seek him out for mentorship.”
— Andrew Gilbert, San Jose Mercury News