Composers Concordance Presents: LittleBig Band

On Saturday, June 29th at 7pm at LOFT393, Composers Concordance presents 'LittleBig Band,' a concert event showcasing new compositions for 11-piece Jazz ensemble. Presented in quick tandem, stylistically contrasting works for reeds, brass, and rhythm section expand the repertory into the 21st century.

Featured compositions include 'LittleBig Blues' by Gene Pritsker, 'Bossa 646' by Dan Cooper, plus compositions by Scott Hoefling, Alon Nechushtan, and Steve Swell. In honor of June 29th being the 60th anniversary of Eric Dolphy's passing, the program will also include Pritsker's new arrangement of Dolphy's composition 'Miss Ann.'

CompCord LittleBig Band is Todd Rewoldt, Lee Odom, Scott Hoefling - saxophones; Franz Hackl, Kevin Blancq, Philip Harper - trumpets; Steve Swell, Evan Amoroso - trombones; Alon Nechushtan - piano, Amanda Ruzza - bass, and David Cossin - drums, conducted by Gene Pritsker; with Robert C. Ford - recitation, and featured vocalists David Banks, Charles Coleman, and Sishel Claverie.

The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.

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