Michael Leonhart Orchestra "THE BLUE NOTE SUITE" at Dizzy's Club

Michael Leonhart brings his electrifying 17-piece orchestra to Dizzy’s Club for a thrilling performance of his Blue Note Records Suite. This high-energy program reimagines classics and hidden gems from the iconic label, featuring works by Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Kenny Dorham, and more. Leonhart also weaves in modern tracks inspired by Blue Note samples made famous by A Tribe Called Quest, Eric B. & Rakim, and Madlib. With a sound praised by The New York Times as “magnificent and melancholy” and by DownBeat as bold and refreshing, the Michael Leonhart Orchestra promises an unforgettable evening that bridges jazz history and contemporary creativity....

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Michael Leonhart brings his electrifying 17-piece orchestra to Dizzy’s Club for a thrilling performance of his Blue Note Records Suite. This high-energy program reimagines classics and hidden gems from the iconic label, featuring works by Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Kenny Dorham, and more. Leonhart also weaves in modern tracks inspired by Blue Note samples made famous by A Tribe Called Quest, Eric B. & Rakim, and Madlib. With a sound praised by The New York Times as “magnificent and melancholy” and by DownBeat as bold and refreshing, the Michael Leonhart Orchestra promises an unforgettable evening that bridges jazz history and contemporary creativity.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Freddie Hendrix, lead trumpet Ray Mason, trombone Sara Schoenbeck, bassoon Donny McCaslin, tenor saxophone Jason Marshall, baritone saxophone Robbie Mangano, guitar Joe Martin, bass E.J. Strickland, drums Elizabeth Pupo Walker, percussion

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