Jamie Baum Septet+ at Kate Buchanan Room

When Jamie Baum began work on her latest album, Bridges, back in 2013, she had little idea how politically relevant its themethe connection of seemingly distant cultureswould become. But the award-winning flautist and composer knows all about cultural synergy. For years shes been building musical bridges between South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas with her multitalented Septet+. Its a compassionate, seamless, and expertly executed union that offers a timely and uplifting reminder of our common roots.

Always a traveler, never a tourist...Everything connects here: concept and execution, soloists and ensemble, Nepal and New York, spirit and flesh....

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When Jamie Baum began work on her latest album, Bridges, back in 2013, she had little idea how politically relevant its themethe connection of seemingly distant cultureswould become. But the award-winning flautist and composer knows all about cultural synergy. For years shes been building musical bridges between South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas with her multitalented Septet+. Its a compassionate, seamless, and expertly executed union that offers a timely and uplifting reminder of our common roots.

Always a traveler, never a tourist...Everything connects here: concept and execution, soloists and ensemble, Nepal and New York, spirit and flesh.
Michelle Mercer, DownBeat

With Sam Sadigursky, alto sax & bass clarinet; Jason Palmer, trumpet; Chris Komer, french horn; Brad Shepik, guitar; Luis Perdomo, piano; Zach Lober, bass; Jeff Hirschfield, drums

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