Double Bill - The Freddie Hendrix Experience & Sasha Berliner at Sligo Jazz Project at Hawk's Well Theatre

Three-time Grammy-winning trumpeter Freddie Hendrix is one of jazz 's most dynamic and in-demand performers, known for his electrifying versatility across genres. A Teaneck, NJ native, he has shared stages with legends like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Christian McBride, while also shining as a composer and educator. With degrees from William Paterson and New Jersey City University, Hendrix has taught at Princeton, The New School, and abroad, and his global performances span 50 countries - including two White House appearances for President Obama. Whether leading his own groups or anchoring big bands, his powerful trumpet voice and 100+ recording credits make every performance unmissable....

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Three-time Grammy-winning trumpeter Freddie Hendrix is one of jazz 's most dynamic and in-demand performers, known for his electrifying versatility across genres. A Teaneck, NJ native, he has shared stages with legends like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Christian McBride, while also shining as a composer and educator. With degrees from William Paterson and New Jersey City University, Hendrix has taught at Princeton, The New School, and abroad, and his global performances span 50 countries - including two White House appearances for President Obama. Whether leading his own groups or anchoring big bands, his powerful trumpet voice and 100+ recording credits make every performance unmissable.

Sasha Berliner, a San Francisco-born vibraphonist and composer, rose to prominence after studying with Stefon Harris at the New School. Her debut album Azalea (2019), blending jazz with electronic and political themes, earned critical acclaim, while her sophomore release Onyx (2022) topped charts and featured all-star collaborators. The first woman and youngest winner of DownBeat’s "Rising Star - Vibraphone" award (2020), she has headlined major festivals (Newport, Montreal) and performs with icons like Christian McBride. A professor at UC Irvine, her genre-defying third album Fantome was released to critical acclaim this year, solidifying her as a visionary in modern jazz.

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