Wednesday July 3 * 7pm * $15-25 * TICKETS
Saxophonist/Clarinetist and Composer AARON IRWIN, Guitarist MIKE BAGGETTA, and Drummer JEFF HIRSHFIELD unite to create a collective musical voice that is direct, honest, and unique. The trio is touring in support of (after) on Adhyâropa Records, a collection of works inspired by poetry. The record draws its title from the practice in poetry of writing new works in conversation with existing works. The music reflects interactions between sound and verse that weave together melancholy, effervescence, and at times, anxiety sparked by chaos.
Irwin’s longstanding interest in reading and understanding poetry was given room to breathe during the suddenly virtual world we lived in during COVID. He credits his teachers and classmates (Brooklyn Poets, Gotham Writers) with providing a much-needed outlet and realized the similarities between music and poetry: beyond the cliché, it is another layered world of expression and allows for an entirely different interpretation of emotional range in the attempt to give form to the intangible.
About Aaron Irwin - Critically acclaimed saxophonist, multi-woodwind player, and composer Aaron Irwin is a compelling voice of his generation. Known as a “lyrical alto saxophonist and a compelling original composer” (Steve Futterman, The New Yorker), Irwin is a sought-after commodity in the New York jazz scene.
In addition to leading his own groups, Irwin has performed with many prominent voices in the jazz and contemporary classical community including Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society as well as a host of others. He was featured in Cicily Janus’ 2010 book, The New Face of Jazz (Billboard Books), and was an adjunct saxophone professor at Towson University from 2017- 2023.
“Irwin and his fellow players constantly surprise and delight. Through their subtle application of leftfield approaches, they reveal the strain of Weird America running through the project.” -Stewart Smith, Wire Magazine
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For-tet
Dave Ballou trumpet
John Dierker bass clarinet/ tenor sax
Adam Hopkins bass
Mike Kuhl drums
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Simone Baron Trio
Simone Baron - accordian / piano
Zoe Jorgensen - bass
Angel Bethea - drums