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The Jamie Baum Septet+ Debuts at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Friday, June 26, 7:30 pm Internationally recognized, New York City jazz flutist/composer, Sunnyside Records artist and 2014 Guggenheim Fellow, Jamie Baum, makes her Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG) debut on Friday, June 26, at 7:30 pm. In Pittsburgh, the flutist will present The Jamie Baum Septet+ featuring Jamie on flutes; Jonathan Finlayson, trumpet; Greg Ward, alto sax; Chris Komer, French horn; Brad Shepik, guitar; Leo Genovese, piano; Ricky Rodriguez, bass; Jeff Hirshfield, drums; Sarah Elizabeth Charles, vocals; and Rich Stein, percussion. Baum has been listed in Down Beat Critics Polls annually since 1999, has worked and/or recorded with renown and diverse artists ranging from Randy Brecker, Richie Beirach, Roy Hargrove, Paul Motion and John Abercrombie to Louis Cole, Anthony Braxton and Wadada Leo Smith. The Jamie Baum Septet+ was formed in 1999 and has since produced five highly acclaimed CDs and countless performances at iconic venues and festivals worldwide. Receiving standing ovations at sold-out shows has become the norm for this band, creating excitement and a kaleidoscope of colors with their unusual instrumentation and NYC-style “take no prisoners” energy! Baum’s seventh album, What Times Are These with The Jamie Baum Septet+ received unparalleled acclaim including a five-star review in Down Beat Jazz Magazine, making several “Best of 2024” lists. For this Baum composed stunning music highlighting the words of renown women poets, reflecting personal losses, their collective experience of Covid-19, and current socio/political climate. Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild is located at 1815 Metropolitan Avenue, Pittsburgh. For tickets and more information, go to www.mcgjazz.org or call (412) 322-0800. Learn more about Jamie at https://jamiebaum.com. MCG Jazz's presentation of Jamie Baum Septet+ is supported through a Chamber Music America Presenter Consortium for Jazz grant in collaboration with Rochester International Jazz Festival. A component of the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project, Presenter Consortium for Jazz is funded by the Doris Duke Foundation. What the critics say: … your latest CD (What Times Are These) is a masterpiece of sound and spirit. - Bill Moyers, August 2024 *****(5 stars) It’s past time that Baum was elevated from the “other instruments” ranks and recognized as an important composer/leader. It’s a great album, and for its various linked messages alone, an important album. - Brian Morton, DownBeat, May 2024 What Times Are These - a gorgeous new album by flutist and composer Jamie Baum, … these compositions, for the mid-size chamber ensemble known as her Septet+, feel illuminated from within. - Nate Chinen - Take Five - The Gig, April 2024 ...creative music is best when it dares to reach across boundaries of all kinds — but it only works when the artist has a strong vision that allows multiple strands to be woven into a beautifully conceived tapestry. Baum has done that to thrilling effect - it is her best recording...it is a revelation. - Will Layman, PopMatters, June 2024 # # # |
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