The Bobby Wiens Quartet Plays Eastern Rebellion

LOCATION: Nocturne - 1330 27th St

CATEGORY: Music

UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:

• Saturday, Aug 9, 2025  6pm - 10:30pm

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Join us for this special one-off performance featuring drummer and educator Bobby Wiens and his band as they celebrate the music of the super band Eastern Rebellion. A jazz group that formed in 1974 and primarily recorded on the Timeless record label, Eastern Rebellion featured pianist Cedar Walton and drummer Billy Higgins as the 2 staples within the group. The lineup varied slightly over the next two decades; at different points in its existence it included Clifford Jordan, George Coleman, Sam Jones, Bob Berg, David Williams, Curtis Fuller, and Ralph Moore, all contributing to the sound of this iconic group from the 80s and 90s. Bobby will be joined by an all-star lineup of local musicians: Taylor Clay (saxophone), Ben Markley (piano), and Seth Lewis (bass).

Bobby Wiens is a professional drummer based in Denver, CO, with nearly 15 years of performing, touring, recording and teaching experience under his belt. Over his career, Wiens has led several bands which perform his eclectic stockpile of compositions and arrangements. His first album as a bandleader, Talking Drums, is available on the "Cellar Live" record label. He is also an in-demand sideman who has worked with a number of world-class musicians both locally and internationally.In addition to his performance based work, Bobby devotes himself to music education. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado, and Front Range Community College. He is also heavily involved in the teaching of private studio lessons, clinics and master classes for musicians of all ages.