Hailed as one of today’s most adventurous and visionary percussionists, Sameer Gupta bridges the worlds of jazz, Indian classical, and global improvisation with his innovative drumset/tabla hybrid. With his latest project, the Sameer Gupta Trio, he brings together a world-class ensemble for a performance that transcends genre and geography.

This program features the resonant voice of Siddique Ahmed, an Afghani rebab master whose instrument carries centuries of tradition and spirit. His lyrical sound interlaces beautifully with the trio’s textures, blending ancient and modern in a seamless dialogue of cultures.

Rounding out the group are:

• Unpil Baek – piano, whose elegant touch and harmonic fluency add depth and grace,

• Chris Trinidad – bass, grounding the ensemble with warmth, groove, and dynamic interplay.

Together, the quartet explores Gupta’s original compositions and global improvisational forms, weaving a tapestry of rhythm and melody that ranges from meditative to explosive. Listeners will encounter echoes of North Indian raga, Afro-Cuban polyrhythms,…