Alvin Cobb, Jr.
Alvin Cobb, Jr. is a drummer and founder of a jazz trio. Courtesy of Kenneth Leftridge Jr.
Alvin Cobb, Jr.
Alvin Cobb, Jr. is a drummer and founder of a jazz trio. Courtesy of Kenneth Leftridge Jr.

Alvin Cobb, Jr. is an Atlanta-native who found his way to Chicago to play jazz. He’s worked alongside several musicians both in and out of the jazz world, like Chance the Rapper, Nola Adé and Marcus Printup.

Now he’s out with a debut single “Mind Your Heart,” ahead of his first album release. It also features fellow jazz artists Katie Ernst and Julius Tucker.

Reset sat down with the musician to hear more about his journey and making this debut project.

GUEST: Alvin Cobb, Jr., Chicago jazz drummer and songwriter

Alvin Cobb, Jr.
Alvin Cobb, Jr. is a drummer and founder of a jazz trio. Courtesy of Kenneth Leftridge Jr.
Alvin Cobb, Jr.
Alvin Cobb, Jr. is a drummer and founder of a jazz trio. Courtesy of Kenneth Leftridge Jr.

Alvin Cobb, Jr. is an Atlanta-native who found his way to Chicago to play jazz. He’s worked alongside several musicians both in and out of the jazz world, like Chance the Rapper, Nola Adé and Marcus Printup.

Now he’s out with a debut single “Mind Your Heart,” ahead of his first album release. It also features fellow jazz artists Katie Ernst and Julius Tucker.

Reset sat down with the musician to hear more about his journey and making this debut project.

GUEST: Alvin Cobb, Jr., Chicago jazz drummer and songwriter