The Cribtet - Live Jazz at the Van Dyck

The Cribtet returns to the Schenectady's Stockade with their original sextet lineup for a special reunion show! With roots in hard bop jazz, The Cribtet performs a number of original compositions written by members of the group. Formed in 2024, the bandmates started working together when four musicians moved into a house together (better known as “The Crib”). After getting a couple more musicians involved, the group grew into a sextet. All of the members originally met through studying music together at the Hartt School’s Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz in Hartford, CT, with the members originating from across the country. The musicians of the band are all composers with different writing styles, but are influenced by the music of Jackie McLean, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, and many others.

The Cribtet is excited to return to the Van Dyck Music Club for a third time after sets in May of 2025 & January earlier this year. We're thrilled to present the Cribtet in their original lineup, featuring Ben Malynoski (Alto Saxophone), Patrick Gordon (Bass), Dan Jantson (Drums), Aidan Slate (Piano), Gavin Tarling (Tenor Saxophone), and Parker Lewis (Trumbone).

Check out 'Welcome Home', the most recent release from The Cribtet, and join us on Saturday, June 20th for another excellent night of LIVE JAZZ at the Van Dyck - our last show upstairs before a bit of a 'Summer Break' in July/August!