Denny Monce/Dave Schmidt Quintet HARD BOP & BEYOND
Sun, Oct 12
|Heritage Presbyterian Church
Join us for The Denny Monce & Dave Schmidt Quintet in a high-energy night of hard bop classics.
Time & Location
Oct 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Heritage Presbyterian Church, 5830 W Greenbriar Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
About the Event
Denny Monce/Dave Schmidt Quintet HARD BOP & BEYOND!
Denny Monce & Dave Schmidt lead this fantastic band of virtuosos. Expect some high-energy excitement as they bring the classics. Featuring Denny Monce-trumpet, Dave Schmidt-saxophone, Dave Henning-piano, Ben Hedquist-bass, John Lewis-drums.
This quintet not only honors the traditional elements of hard bop but also pushes the boundaries of the genre, exploring innovative sounds and complex harmonies that resonate with both seasoned jazz aficionados and new listeners alike.
Hard bop is characterized by its soulful melodies, intricate rhythms, and a pronounced influence from blues and gospel music. The Denny Monce/Dave Schmidt Quintet masterfully incorporates these elements into their performances, creating a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly original.
Denny Monce — is a free-lance trumpet player in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Having traveled much of the Western Hemisphere playing on cruise ships, he also spent several years studying and playing on the…