Labrats Play Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi Tickets

LabRats is a Sacramento-based jazz/hip-hop fusion quartet led by drummer Jacob Swedlow. Known for blending intricate rhythmic drive with experimental textures, LabRats will bring Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi repertoire to intimate and dynamic venues as part of SFJAZZ’s 2025-26 season. The group showcases a forward-thinking approach to jazz composition, performance, and production, while honoring the groundbreaking work of Hancock’s Mwandishi era.

In this special engagement, LabRats interprets pieces from the Mwandishi period, including the celebrated Ostinato suite, weaving in their own contemporary sensibilities. This performance is a must-see for fans of adventurous jazz, groove-forward improvisation, and cross-genre collaboration.

LabRats maintains an active presence across the West Coast, with recent releases such as Year of the Rat (2023) and Standard Practice., Vol. 1 (2023) on LabRats Records. Their notable singles—Homebase (2022), Loading Screen (2022), Peach (2023), Bring Me to Life (2024), and the Jef Costello suite (2024–2025)—showcase the quartet’s evolving sound. The 2025 tour hits San Francisco (SFJAZZ Center) on September 12 and Blue Note Napa on October 30, bringing their dynamic live show to dedicated jazz and fusion audiences. Follow LabRats for updates and streaming links via Instagram and Spotify, with coverage from CapRadio and SFJAZZ amplifying their live identity.

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