Laurenzi/ernst/green (Chicago) and Bobby Selvaggio's Shake Trio at Mahall's 20 Lanes

Laurenzi/Ernst/Green (Chicago, IL)

“…three imaginative and gifted artists…”

“…seamless and intuitive camaraderie…”

-All About Jazz

Floating somewhere between jazz, indie rock, and minimalism, Laurenzi/Ernst/Green has developed a distinct group sound that balances intricate compositions and uninhibited improvisation with a strong melodic core. Featuring tenor saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi, bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst, and drummer Andrew Green, the trio has established itself as a unique and valuable asset to Chicago’s vibrant music community. All About Jazz praised the group’s debut album ‘Sightline’ (2013) as “bold in its youthful energy, sophisticated in its thematic unity…fresh, enjoyable and exciting.”...

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Laurenzi/Ernst/Green (Chicago, IL)

“…three imaginative and gifted artists…”

“…seamless and intuitive camaraderie…”

-All About Jazz

Floating somewhere between jazz, indie rock, and minimalism, Laurenzi/Ernst/Green has developed a distinct group sound that balances intricate compositions and uninhibited improvisation with a strong melodic core. Featuring tenor saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi, bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst, and drummer Andrew Green, the trio has established itself as a unique and valuable asset to Chicago’s vibrant music community. All About Jazz praised the group’s debut album ‘Sightline’ (2013) as “bold in its youthful energy, sophisticated in its thematic unity…fresh, enjoyable and exciting.”

www.laurenziernstgreen.com
www.laurenziernstgreen.bandcamp.com

Bobby Selvaggio (Cleveland, OH)

Bobby Selvaggio is one of the leading voices on alto sax in today's Jazz scene. In the words of two of todays main figures in Jazz: Kenny Werner - ".....Bobby is among the best of players out there...." and Joe Lovano - ".....Bobby is one of the few young saxophonists on the scene today that captures you with his strong presence, focus, and sound.......". Bobby plays alto and soprano sax, alto clarinet, flute, is a bandleader of multiple projects, composer and arranger, Jazz clinician, and Director of Jazz Studies at Kent State University. After living in New York City for 4 years, gigging all over the city at such places as the Vanguard and Birdland, and getting a Masters in Jazz Performance from Manhattan School of Music, Bobby moved back to Cleveland with his family and has recorded 7 CD's, booked gigs and tours with his various bands Internationally, is continually creating new musical projects, and has written a book on Jazz Improvisation. Bobby is a recording artist for Arabesque Records and an artist for Conn-Selmer saxophones.

www.bobbyselvaggio.com

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