Joe Farnsworth Trio featuring Brad Mehldau & Larry Grenadier

“One of the premier straight-ahead drummers of his generation.” —Glide Magazine

Acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth convenes an extraordinary trio featuring pianist Brad Mehldau and bassist Larry Grenadier. Known for his deep swing, clarity of time, and ability to elevate every ensemble he joins, Farnsworth stands among the foremost drummers of his generation and has emerged as a compelling bandleader in his own right.

After more than three decades propelling the bands of Benny Golson, Pharaoh Sanders, George Coleman, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, and Harold Mabern, Farnsworth has built a career that bridges tradition and forward momentum. As a leader, he has continued to shape distinctive ensembles across generations of players, including his recent recording The Big Room, which features artists such as Joel Ross, Sarah Hanahan, and Emmet Cohen.

The New Yorker describes Farnsworth as the “most swinging of percussionists” who “can spark any band with his perfect time and unwavering attention to detail.” Of his trio partners, The New Yorker has also called Brad Mehldau “arguably the greatest working jazz pianist,” while The New York Times praises Larry Grenadier’s sound as “direct and powerful as it is elegant.”