The Gavin Eckler Trio

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Performance at 7:30PM | Doors at 7:00PM

Suggested Donation: $25 - General Admission // $15 - Student, senior, etc.

None turned away for lack of funds, no pressure

Hear all original music this evening! Selections take large influence from both Brazilian and Cuban styles, as well as from legendary jazz artist Ray Brown.

Gavin Eckler is a New Orleans–based jazz drummer and dedicated student of the city's rich music traditions. Originally from California, he began playing drums at three years old and relocated to New Orleans to pursue his musical career. He is currently a full scholarship recipient at Loyola University, where he is studying under some of the nations most revered jazz educators as well as iconic performers, including Shannon Powell, Herlin Riley, and Leroy Jones. Gavin’s performance experience extends beyond the classroom; he has shared the stage with acclaimed contemporary artists such as Pedro Segundo, Nicolas Payton, Dayna Stephens, and Gabrielle Cavassa. His musical approach is rooted in the lineage of jazz, and also reflects a distinct influence from Afro-Cuban traditions, which inform both his rhythmic vocabulary and compositional voice. He is currently developing a tribute project honoring the legendary bassist Ray Brown, with plans to record the work within the next year. Through his studies, performances, and ongoing creative projects, Gavin remains committed to the preservation, evolution, and global dialogue of jazz music.

Amina Scott is a bassist, composer, and graduate of Loyola University New Orleans. In 2019, she received her Master’s degree from Florida State University under the tutelage of Rodney Jordan. She was also part of the 2017 Ravinia Jazz Program cohort under the direction of Rufus Reid, Billy Childs, and Nathan Davis. She has performed with artists such as Jazzmeia Horn, Chief Xian Atunde Adjuah, Don Vappie, David Murray, Johnny Vidacovich, Joanne Bracken, Nicholas Payton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Brecker, Herlin Riley, and Germaine Bazzle. Currently, Amina Scott serves on the faculty at Loyola University New Orleans and the University of New Orleans. She has also been a faculty member for the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop since 2022.