This Thursday, September 16, The Jazz Gallery is pleased to welcome bassist Ben Tiberio and his quintet to our stage for two sets. Not only is this Tiberio's first time at the Gallery as a leader (after playing here alongside the likes of Joel Ross, Immanuel Wilkins, and Sasha Berliner), it also marks the almost-release of his debut album, Rare Piece (Outside in Music). The album features 10 original compositions by Tiberio, written across a decade, a decade which saw him finish college, move to New York City, and become an integral member of his improviser peer group.The compositions are deeply personal, representing what Tiberio calls his "deep perception of the emotional auras of people around me." This kind of raw connection is reflected in Tiberio's own wordless vocals on these tracks, including the lead sing "[e]motion," which you can check out below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q42X-xL2-GgFor this release show at the Gallery, Tiberio will be joined album collaborators Nathan Reising on alto saxophone, Lex Korten on piano, and Evan Hyde on drums, as well as tenor saxophonist Dayna Stephens. Come to the Gallery this Thursday to experience what Tiberio describes as "this unifying force, which is pervasive and essential in music, provides us with sanctuary and fills us with hope."Ben Tiberio celebrates the release of Rare Piece (Outside in Music) at The Jazz Gallery on Thursday, September 16, 2021. The group features Mr. Tiberio on bass, Nathan Reising on alto saxophone, Dayna Stephens on tenor saxophone, Lex Korten on piano, and Evan Hyde on drums. Sets are at 7:30 and 9:30 P.M. E.D.T. $15 general admission (FREE for members), $25 reserved table seating ($10 for members) for each set. Purchase tickets here.