The Cribtet - Live Jazz at the Van Dyck

The Cribtet is a five-piece band with roots in hard bop jazz, with a focus on original music 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.See you in the Stockade for an excellent evening of Vocal Jazz on Friday, August 1st!

The Cribtet is excited to return to the Van Dyck Music Club after playing a fun set back in May of 2025, with a slightly different lineup. The musicians that comprise The Cribtet include Bohdan Kinal (Alto Saxophone), Patrick Gordon (Bass), Dan Jantson (Drums), Aidan Slate (Piano), and Gavin Tarling (Tenor Saxophone).

Check out 'Welcome Home', the most recent release from The Cribtet, and join us on Friday, January 9th for another excellent night of LIVE JAZZ at the Van Dyck - our fiorst show of what is sure to be a phenomenal 2026!!