Billy Hart Quartet

The Billy Hart Quartet is a powerhouse jazz ensemble led by legendary drummer Billy Hart, whose career spans over six decades and includes work with icons like Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and Wayne Shorter. Formed in the early 2000s, the group features an all-star lineup: saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist Ethan Iverson (of The Bad Plus fame), and bassist Ben Street. Known for their adventurous yet cohesive interplay, the quartet blends post-bop sophistication with spontaneous creativity, often shifting between composed frameworks and freewheeling improvisation. Their acclaimed albums—including *One Is the Other* (2014) and tracks like "Billy's Waltz"—showcase a warm, exploratory sound that honors jazz traditions while pushing boundaries. Hart’s mentorship role and the band’s collective chemistry make them a standout in modern jazz.

Genres

Jazz

Contemporary Jazz

Avant-garde Jazz

Modern Jazz

Experimental Jazz

Fusion Music

World Jazz

Improvisational Jazz

Progressive Jazz

Related Artists

Joe Lovano

Wayne Shorter

Avishai Cohen

Paul Motian

Brad Mehldau Trio

Charles Lloyd

Dave Holland

Chris Potter

Vijay Iyer

Mark Turner

Ben Street

Fred Hersch

Latest Release

Just

Billy Hart Quartet

Album - 10 Tracks - Released February 28, 2025