The Sextet Features Pianist Jon Cowherd, Percussionist Alex Acuña, Guitarist Chico Pinheiro, Drummer Jeff Ballard, Saxophonist John Ellis and Bassist Christopher Thomas

The Las Vegas-based jazz label Le Coq Records, founded in 2020, makes its European debut this December with dates in France and Italy. The European tour will span eight dates in seven cities.

"Honest jazz," that's the succinct but profound guiding principle behind Le Coq Records, as cited by founder Piero Pata. "Deceptively simple, it's a foundational tenet that promises a wide-ranging yet incisively curated catalogue of virtuoso veterans and rising stars, vigorous swing and ebullient Latin rhythms, traditional jazz values and sophisticated modern sensibilities."

The Jon Cowherd Sextet showcases a number of artists and players who comprise the diverse Le Coq arsenal, including pianist Jon Cowherd, percussionist Alex Acuña, guitarist Chico Pinheiro, drummer Jeff Ballard, saxophonist John Ellis and bassist Christopher Thomas.

Tour Dates

Friday, December 8 - Paris, France // Le Barbizon

Saturday, December 9 - Paris, France // Le Barbizon

Sunday, December 10 - Bergamo, Italy // Druso

Monday, December 11 - Florence, Italy // Jazz Club

Wednesday, December 13 - Taranto, Italy // Stazione 37

Thursday, December 14 - Messina, Italy // Retronouveau

Friday, December 15 - Naples, Italy // Salvo D'Acquisto

Saturday, December 16 - Rome, Italy // Alexanderplatz