Description
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Time: Doors at 3PM • Concert at 4PM
Venue: MUSE Sturgeon Bay
Directions: 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235. On the corner of Third Avenue and Jefferson Street in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Phone: 920-333-2859
Email: tickets@musesturgeonbay.com
About the Keefe Jackson-Jakob Heinemann Quartet:
Keefe Jackson is a saxophonist whose deep and resonant tones on the tenor saxophone reflect his artistry as both composer and performer. Celebrated for his ability to balance meticulous control with spontaneous creativity, Jackson pens intricate, language-infused compositions that invite deep exploration. His music, marked by sharpness and clarity, reveals an effortless interplay as he engages with his bandmates, skillfully guiding them through a myriad of improvisatory dialogues.
Jakob Heinemann brings a distinctive compositional voice to the trio, employing modular formal structures that push against traditional boundaries. Drawing inspiration from modern classical music, Heinemann’s bass playing lays a robust rhythmic foundation while simultaneously delivering counter-melodies that dance alongside Jackson’s emotive tenor. This thoughtful integration amplifies the band’s dynamic interplay, creating a rich and captivating ensemble sound.
Anchoring this musical journey is Adam Shead on drums. His loose, responsive style transcends conventional beat-keeping, instead focusing on shaping the overall feel of each performance. With a propulsive drive, Shead contributions elevate the musical experience, infusing each track with a delightful charm and unpredictability.
Keefe Jackson brings nearly 30 years of experience as a central figure in Chicago’s creative music scene and has recorded multiple albums for Delmark Records, alongside extensive work with artists including Jason Adasiewicz, Ken Vandermark, Dave Rempis, and Greg Ward. His debut album with Jakob Heinemann and Adam Shead‚ Stinger‚ has received strong critical response, with All About Jazz praising the trio’s fluency and collective language, The Free Jazz Collective calling the album “glorious stuff” and placing Jackson firmly in the loft-era aesthetic tradition, and Dusted Magazine highlighting their emotionally compelling and nimble interplay.
