Jazz At Atlas Presents: Clarinet Madness at Jazz At Atlas at Atlas Studios

"Jazz has always had its share of mavericks, iconoclasts and will-o'-the-wisps. These outliers have continually spiked the music's punch with their unique musical visions. New York-based clarinet virtuoso Perry Robinson has been all three, often at the same time. Though he's gone his own stylistic way, he's been able to comfortably insinuate himself in any number of settings on the edge of the jazz margins."

-- Kirk Silsbee, Los Angeles Times

"Michael Marcus is a passionate player and a fluent composer of themes that inspire improvisers."

-- Bob Blumenthal, Boston Globe...

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"Jazz has always had its share of mavericks, iconoclasts and will-o'-the-wisps. These outliers have continually spiked the music's punch with their unique musical visions. New York-based clarinet virtuoso Perry Robinson has been all three, often at the same time. Though he's gone his own stylistic way, he's been able to comfortably insinuate himself in any number of settings on the edge of the jazz margins."

-- Kirk Silsbee, Los Angeles Times

"Michael Marcus is a passionate player and a fluent composer of themes that inspire improvisers."

-- Bob Blumenthal, Boston Globe

Jazz at Atlas is proud to present as part of its 2018 live music series the band Clarinet Madness. This quartet of virtuosi features clarinetists Perry Robinson and Michael Marcus alongside the rhythm section of William Parker (returning to J@A after his unforgettable launch of our live music series last year) on bass and Jay Rosen on drums. Clarinet Madness will perform on Saturday, June 16 at 8 PM in the gallery at Atlas Studios, located at 11 Spring St. in Newburgh, NY. Admission will be $20 at the door.

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