Danton Boller Bass

Greg Glassman Quartet @ JazzCultural, NYC
2026-08-21 22:30 (America/New_York) | JazzCultural, 349 W. 46th Street, NY, NY, 10036
Greg Glassman / Trumpet
Eric Lewis / Piano
Danton Boller / Bass
Alvester Garnett / Drums
Brooklyn-based trumpeter, Greg Glassman, is an advanced improviser, and an active staple of the jazz scene in New York City. A protégé of Marcus Belgrave and Clark Terry, Greg has performed in bands led by some of the world’s greatest musicians, including David Schnitter, Oliver Lake, Eric Lewis, Lakecia Benjamin, Stacy Dillard, Saul Rubin, Frank Lacy, Javon Jackson, and John Esposito. He has toured the world, from Singapore to Siberia, Algeria to Iceland, with artists like Burning Spear, Oscar Perez, Roswell Rudd, The Skatalites, and currently with 2017 MacArthur Genius, Taylor Mac. He maintains a lively performance schedule as a bandleader around town, and teaches jazz trumpet at Bard College.

Greg Glassman Quartet @ JazzCultural, NYC
2026-08-22 22:30 | JazzCultural, 349 W. 46th Street, NY, NY, 10036
Greg Glassman / Trumpet
Eric Lewis / Piano
Danton Boller / Bass
Alvester Garnett / Drums
Brooklyn-based trumpeter, Greg Glassman, is an advanced improviser, and an active staple of the jazz scene in New York City. A protégé of Marcus Belgrave and Clark Terry, Greg has performed in bands led by some of the world’s greatest musicians, including David Schnitter, Oliver Lake, Eric Lewis, Lakecia Benjamin, Stacy Dillard, Saul Rubin, Frank Lacy, Javon Jackson, and John Esposito. He has toured the world, from Singapore to Siberia, Algeria to Iceland, with artists like Burning Spear, Oscar Perez, Roswell Rudd, The Skatalites, and currently with 2017 MacArthur Genius, Taylor Mac. He maintains a lively performance schedule as a bandleader around town, and teaches jazz trumpet at Bard College.
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Brandon McCune @ Union Jazz Festival, Union, NJ
2026-08-23 14:30 | UNnion Jazz Festival, 1976 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083
The Township of Union, the Union Arts Center, and Mike Griot Presents invite you to the Union Jazz Festival, August 21–23, 2026. Experience three days of exceptional indoor jazz performances featuring Stephane Wrembel, Marel Hidalgo, 3Fold, and The Dave Stryker Trio, along with educational masterclasses in the DMK Black Box Theater. Single-Day Passes are $35, and Full Weekend Passes are $50.
In addition to the ticketed events, the festival also features free outdoor performances in the Union Arts Center Plaza, making it easy for everyone to enjoy live jazz throughout the weekend.
Brandon McCune / Piano
Danton Boller / Bass
Alvester Garnett / Drums
This Chicago native makes his home in Newark, NJ. His musical studies began at age three, when his parents enrolled him in the Suzuki Method of Classical Piano. For the past eighteen years, Brandon McCune has been an experienced Professional Musician (pianist, organist, drummer, trumpeter, bassist, vocalist, and choir director) serving as a principal music instructor, composer, counselor, arranger, and performer with a special concentration in the jazz, classical, and gospel genres.
Brandon was selected through a national audition as a 1998-1999 U.S. Jazz Ambassador to Africa, where he traveled abroad representing the United States performing public and private concerts, master classes and workshops. He has worked as a band leader, music director, or as a sideman for artists such as Abbey Lincoln, Terence Blanchard, Nneena Freelon, Buster Williams, Betty Carter, Miki Howard, Wynton Marsalis, Bruce Williams, Chrisette Michele, Russell Malone, Lenora Zenzalai Helm, Mark Gross, Antonio Hart, and Orbert Davis.
Brandon has served as Minister of Music for several congregations in NJ. He currently serves as Musical Director for all music ministry programs at St. John’s Baptist Church (Scotch Plains, NJ). His leadership acumen is demonstrated in his founding of BASIC Inc., a non-profit umbrella for Gospel Music entertainment, music education, and various other arts related entities. He, along with Pastor Amir Ballard, co-founded the “Just Cause” concert series which brings together the music departments from different congregations for an annual Praise & Worship celebration.
He can be heard on many recordings. A partial listing includes: Brandon McCune (“Tell the Story, MAC5 Records), Nneena Freelon (“Blueprint of a Lady”, “Live”, “Tales of Wonder” & “Home Free”, Concord Records), Abbey Lincoln (“Over the Years”, Verve Records), Kahlil Kwame Bell (“Duality”), Lenora Zenzalai Helm (Voice Paintings, MidLantic Records), Alma Micic ( “Introducing Alma” & “The Hours”), Gregory Kilpatrick (“Come On Over”), and Pam Purvis (“I Had A Ball”).
He has written music for choreographer Camille A. Brown’s “Matchstick” and “Groove to Nobody’s Business”, which has been touring with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. He has also written and arranged music for Nnenna Freelon and Ronald K. Brown and Evidence Dance Ensemble for the collaborative work “The Once and Future Life of Billie Holiday”.
His education was garnered at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick, NJ, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1997. Privately he has studied with jazz luminaries Kenny Barron, Mulgrew Miller, Larry Ridley, and Ted Dunbar. He continues the legacy of the music by teaching at the Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts in East Orange, NJ.

Saul Rubin Zebtet @ Smalls, NYC
2026-08-23 23:45 | Smalls, 183 W 10th St., NY, NY, 10014, United States
Saul Rubin / Guitar

Mike Lee / Tenor Sax
Danton Boller / Bass
Jason Brown / Drums
Open jam session following the midnight set

Roy Hargrove Big Band @ Jazz Gallery, NYC
2026-09-10 19:00 | Jazz Gallery, 1160 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Trumpet player, composer, and beloved talent scout of the New York scene, the late Roy Hargrove generously passed on his legacy to each new generation of artists. Today, the Roy Hargrove Big Band continues to share his profound expression with new listeners and longtime fans. Always energetic, always swinging, the outfit’s repertoire includes Hargrove originals, standard tunes, and new music from current band members. Sets at 7 and 9pm. jazzgallery.org/calendar

Danton Boller Trio @ Zinc Bar, NYC
2026-09-22 19:00, 2026-12-15 19:00 | Zinc Bar, 82 West 3rd Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States

Jim Ridl Quartet @ The Django, NYC
2026-09-27 21:30 | The Django, Roxy Hotel, 2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10013, United States

Willie Jones III Quartet, featuring Eric Reed @ Keystone Korner Baltimore, MD
2026-10-04 17:00 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231
Willie Jones III, drums
Eric Reed, piano
Danton Boller, bass
Stacy Dillard, saxophone
Willie Jones III is one of the world’s most celebrated drummers in modern jazz. As a band leader, Willie Jones III has sold out a series of sets at Dizzy’s Club in New York City, Club 1905 in Portland, the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, Club Bebop in Buenos Aires, and Bimhuis in Amsterdam. The Los Angeles-born musician performed in the Roy Hargrove Quintet from 1998-2006. He was also one of two drummers in Hargrove’s powerhouse group RH Factor. Jones has been featured on performances and tours with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and as a drummer of choice for legendary artists including Sonny Rollins, Ernestine Anderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Frank Wess, Bill Charlap, Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock, and Hank Jones. He released his eighth album as a leader in 2025, a collection of a new composition by Jones as well as his jazz arrangements of timeless songs from the R&B and popular music canon including Earth Wind & Fire’s “Can’t Hide Love,” Debarge’s “All This Love,” and Fats Domino’s “I’m Walkin’.”
Eric Scott Reed has been a vital force in jazz for over 25 years, excelling as a leader, composer, producer, educator, and sideman with legends like Freddie Hubbard and Wynton Marsalis. His recordings, such as The Adventurous Monk and Groovewise, showcase his innovative approach to jazz standards and original compositions.

Eric Scott Reed Trio @ JazzCultural, NYC
2026-10-08 19:00, 2026-10-09 19:00, 2026-10-10 19:00, 2026-10-11 19:00 | JazzCultural, 349 W. 46th Street, NY, NY, 10036

Eric Scott Reed Trio @ The Side Door, Lyme, CT
2026-12-18 19:00 | The Side Door, 85 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT, 06371, United States
