Back in 1995, saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh and guitarist Greg Tuohey were recent international transplants in New York City—Sabbagh from Paris, France, Tuohey, from Auckland, New Zealand. They both threw themselves into the city's vibrant scene, playing with talented peers like Mark Turner, Ben Monder, Ari Hoenig, and many more. Along with bassist Matt Penman and drummer Darren Becket (international transplants themselves), Sabbagh and Tuohey formed the collaborative group Flipside, releasing an acclaimed eponymous album on Naxos in 1998.After the release of that album, however, the pair went their separate ways musically, while remaining close personally. Sabbagh went on to record a string of highly regarded solo albums and played with drummer Paul Motian and the legendary drummer's final Village Vanguard shows. Tuohey mostly left the New York jazz world, working as a session and touring guitarist for rock groups, including indie singer-songwriter Joe Pug. In 2010, Tuohey returned to improvised music and released his debut album as a leader, First, in 2013. Tuohey and Sabbagh have now reconnected musically to form a quartet that showcases their own original compositions.This Friday, The Jazz Gallery is proud to welcome the Sabbagh/Tuohey group to our stage for two sets. Check their effortlessly-swinging and unapologetically-catchy tune "Vintage," performed live at Smalls, below. The Jerome Sabbagh/Greg Tuohey Group plays The Jazz Gallery on Friday, March 17th, 2017. The group features Mr. Sabbagh on tenor saxophone, Mr. Tuohey on guitar, Joe Martin on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums. Sets are at 7:30 and 9:30 P.M. $22 general admission ($12 for members) for each set. Purchase tickets here.