Charlie Haden Quartet West November 3, 2012

Throughout his career, Charlie Haden has transcended the boundaries of modern music. Widely considered to be among the greatest acoustic jazz bassists, Haden has contributed pivotal music to an array of genres: avant-garde, small group, big band, world music, folk and gospel. He has collaborated with jazz figures past and present including Hank Jones, Don Cherry, Dewey Redman, Michael Brecker, Ornette Coleman, Paul Motian, Jack DeJohnette, Kenny Barron, Brad Mehldau, Lee Konitz and Pat Metheny. Haden's love of world music has also seen him teaming with a variety of diverse international players including Brazilian guitarist Egberto Gismonti, Argentinean bandoneon master Dino Saluzzi, and Portuguese guitar giant Carlos Paredes. In addition, Haden has explored the diverse streams of American popular music with his acclaimed Quartet West.