JAMES BUCKLEY BAND
Guilherme Monteiro - guitar
James Buckley - bass
Hamir Atwal - drums

An instrumental guitar trio that treats groove as a starting point, not a destination. Monteiro's guitar work draws on the lyricism of Brazilian jazz, singing lines over Buckley's warm, genre-agnostic bass. The two chase each other through fluid, rhythm-rich improvisation that never sounds rehearsed, even when it clearly is.

Guilherme Monteiro, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1971, rose quickly as a guitarist, performing professionally by fifteen and later studying at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance with mentors like Clark Terry and Jimmy Heath. Since moving to New York City in 2000, he has recorded and toured with major artists including Ron Carter, Kurt Elling, Eliane Elias, and Forro in the Dark, contributing to Grammy nominated and winning albums while leading his own projects.

James Buckley has been seen or heard with such great artists as Tim Sparks, Dessa, Gayngs, Lizzo, P.O.S, Bon Iver, Harmar Superstar, DOSH, Dave King (Bad Plus), Jesse Harris, and more. Based in Brooklyn, New York, James brings over 20 years of live music experience as a bassist, talent buyer, and music programmer. A founding team member at both The Sultan Room and Xanadu Roller Arts, James has architected the programming vision at The Sultan Room since its opening — drawing on his roots as a New York-based musician and community member to build it into one of Brooklyn’s most beloved live music destinations. https://www.instagram.com/jambuckley20

Hamir Atwal is a drummer and composer whose playing centers on deep listening, rhythmic clarity, and collective improvisation. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he studied with Joe Lovano and Hal Crook, shaping a voice that balances tradition with openness and experimentation.

He has performed with artists including Myra Melford, Ben Goldberg, and Kenny Wollesen, and is an active presence in New York’s creative music community. His work is grounded, responsive, and focused on creating honest, shared musical moments. https://www.instagram.com/atwalhamir

$20 suggested

JBB (ft Guilherme Monteiro, James Buckley, Hamir Atwal)

JBB (ft Guilherme Monteiro, James Buckley, Hamir Atwal)