Framework features drummer Jay Epstein, guitarist Chris Olson and bassist Chris Bates. You can expect a lot of creative interplay as this trio introduces original works and tackles covers of John Scofield, Dave Holland, and Chick Corea. Epstein keeps busy with other trios, including Red Planet and Zizik, and recently ended a 12-year run at the Hotel Sofitel as a member of the Phil Aaron Trio. Chris Bates, an AQ regular in How Birds Work, also collaborates with Epstein and Dean Magraw on Red Planet. Guitarist Chris Olson teaches  music theory, ear training, improvisation, guitar, ensembles, and a summer jazz workshop at McNally Smith College of Music in Saint Paul, MN. Video clips:

• "Giza" 1/22/09 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TMrctZSv3U
• "Tectonics" 1/22/09  www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8GStYEqtws

A free opening set at 7 p.m. features the Tesfa Combo and an open jam session. The Tesfa Combo features Dejen Tesfagiorgis on Saxophones, Steve Kenny on Trumpet, David Feily on Guitar/Trumpet, Jesse Mueller on Piano, Adam Tucker on Bass, and Aaron Rupar/Scorry Horey on Drums.

Dejen Tesfagiorgis also leads these weekly jam sessions, bring your axe and sit it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4khzBPcgo24