Cast
Theo Croker — Disc jockey, trumpeter
Idris Frederic — Pianist
Eric Wheeler — Double bassist
Jon Onabowu — Drummer
Program notes
At Jazz en Tête 2025, Theo Croker—a brilliant trumpeter and astute composer—presents Dream Manifest, a project that blends contemporary jazz, hip-hop, soul, and electronic music in a resolutely modern aesthetic.
The grandson of the legendary Doc Cheatham showcases his trumpet playing—often lyrical, often incisive—in a tight collective performance. Accompanied by Idris Frederic on keyboard and piano, Eric Wheeler on double bass, and Jon Onabowu on drums, he delivers immersive music carried by deep grooves. Between rhythmic intensity, introspective moments, and remarkable improvisations, the concert reveals a creative, dynamic jazz style that is firmly rooted in its time, offering the audience an electrifying experience!