Iris Ornig Reimagines Michael Jackson at 55 Bar

Bassist & composer Iris Ornig is one of the most original female voices on today's New York jazz scene. Since her arrival in New York City in 2003 from Germany, she has played with an impressive roster of some of the most influential contemporary jazz musicians in New York including Gretchen Parlato, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Frahm, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Michael Rodriguez, Rebecca Martin, Allison Miller, Sachal Vasandani, Helen Sung, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Tepfer, among others.

Iris's intent is to interpret the music in new ways to honor "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, as only a jazz artist can...

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Bassist & composer Iris Ornig is one of the most original female voices on today's New York jazz scene. Since her arrival in New York City in 2003 from Germany, she has played with an impressive roster of some of the most influential contemporary jazz musicians in New York including Gretchen Parlato, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Frahm, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Michael Rodriguez, Rebecca Martin, Allison Miller, Sachal Vasandani, Helen Sung, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Tepfer, among others.

Iris's intent is to interpret the music in new ways to honor "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, as only a jazz artist can. She twists tunes, shifts rhythms, explodes arrangements and explores new harmonies. The band consist of Jeremy Powell on tenor, David Smith on trumpet, Billy Test on piano and Jon DiFiore on drums.

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