Darren Sterud Quartet (album release), Mr. Chair

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Darren Sterud

One of the Madison area’s busiest players, trombonist Darren Sterud has also done a lot of touring over the years with various bands, including Mama Digdown’s Brass Band and The Jimmys. Sterud's forthcoming album, Places, is a suite of new compositions inspired by those journeys. Joining Sterud to bring the songs to stage are drummer Matt Endres, bassist Ben Ferris, and pianist Chris Rottmayer. Also on the bill: Stellar quartet Mr. Chair, an unpredictable and adventurous Madison ensemble.

media release:Darren Sterud Quartet – “Places” Album Release – with Special Guests Mr. Chair

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Darren has had the opportunity to share the stage with such groups as B.B. King's All Star Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Leroy Jones, John Allred, The Fabulous Thunder Birds, Trombone Shorty, Los Lobos, Rebirth Brass Band, Stooges Brass Band, Chris Potter and Jiggs Whigham to name a few. He has also toured nationally and internationally to Switzerland, UK, Romania, New York City, Brooklyn, New Orleans, Orlando, Memphis and St. Louis.

https://mrchairmusic.com/

MR. CHAIR - THE MODERN CLASSICAL BAND, EST. 2016

Mr. Chair looks like a jazz combo, enchants like a string quartet, and electrifies like a rock band, all while delighting listeners with their fresh and authentic sound. As classically-trained musicians well-versed in jazz, electronics, prog rock, world music and beyond, Mr. Chair is a contemporary fusion ensemble for music fans of all backgrounds.