LIVESTREAM EVENT The Gil Evans Project: Miles Ahead ft Scott Wendholt

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In an exclusive one-of-a-kind event, band leader Ryan Truesdell recreates the beloved Columbia recordings iconic jazz trumpeter Miles Davis made in collaboration with arranger Gil Evans. Over the course of a week at New York City's Birdland Jazz Club, Truesdell directs a 21-piece jazz orchestra and different guest soloist each night in rarely heard performances of the music from "Miles Ahead," "Porgy and Bess," and "Sketches of Spain." Passes may be purchased individually or in a discounted bundle. Tuesday, August 16, Miles Ahead featuring trumpeter Scott Wendholt. Wednesday, August 17, Porgy and Bess featuring alto saxophonist Steve Wilson. Friday, August 19, Sketches of Spain featuring violinist Sara Caswell.

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