Mike DiRubbo Quartet at Scullers Jazz Club

Expect an evening of straight-ahead jazz as alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo leads his quartet through original compositions and tributes to jazz greats. The group features pianist Caili O’Doherty, bassist Ugonna Okegwo, and drummer Adam Arruda, delivering the kind of no-nonsense, swinging music that has defined DiRubbo’s three-decade career. His upcoming recording 'Way Out Northwest' draws inspiration from Sonny Rollins' classic 'Way Out West,' blending DiRubbo’s New York edge with a Vancouver rhythm section.

Scullers Jazz Club provides an intimate setting with a full bar and small-plate menu. The club’s first-come, first-served seating encourages a communal atmosphere, and the Fusion Lounge on the hotel’s third floor offers pre-show dining. With a career that includes sideman work with Al Foster, Jimmy Cobb, and Harold Mabern, DiRubbo continues to honor jazz ancestors while pushing the music forward.