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The Holiday Project at The Back Room
Courtesy of Audrey Faine | Posted on November 30, 2023
When
Sat, December 9, 2023
8:00 pm
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Musicians
Michael Smolens
pianoJesse Levit
saxophoneErik Jekabson
trumpetAaron Germain
bassBrian Fishler
drumsAbout
THE HOLIDAY PROJECT is one of the few small ensembles to present daring reconstructions of Christmas Pop and Chanukah songs along with Spirituals. Audiences always recognize the melodies, but through the sensibilities of Maria Schneider, Art Lande, McCoy Tyner, and Bobby McFerrin. Most of the pieces quote other Holiday songs, while others cycle thru multiple styles like bobsledding through snow. The group is lead by award-winning composer/arranger Michael Smolens and features some of the most creative touring jazz instrumentalists in the Bay Area. Performances have included Herbst Theater in San Francisco and numerous house concerts....