Jon Irabagon Quartet

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Stephanie Matthews

The Jon Irabagon Quartet sitting on a bench.

Jon Irabagon Quartet (from left): Chris Lightcap, Matt Mitchell, Jon Irabagon, Dan Weiss.

The Madison jazz scene is lucky that inventive composer and improviser, prolific collaborator, and saxophone master Jon Irabagon is based in Chicago, from where he can be a frequent visitor for concerts with both local players and touring artists. And, of course, shows by one of his own ensembles. Currently on a brief Midwest tour is the Jon Irabagon Quartet, which also features three New York-based players who are also composers and bandleaders: pianist Matt Mitchell, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Dan Weiss. Irabagon will be playing mezzo soprano sax for these shows, featuring new music composed for the very rarely encountered instrument.

media release: Arts + Literature Laboratory welcomes Jon Irabagon's NYC Quartet on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30pm. Tickets $25 general admission or $20 student/ALL Member in advance online, or $30 at the door for everyone. Advance tickets available online at https://irabagonquartet.bpt.me.

The Jon Irabagon Quartet makes its midwestern debut for this tour, unveiling new originals and reworked standards while celebrating their recent release Recharge the Blade. The evening promises to bring familiarity as well as unpredictability in a celebration of both group interaction and unique and individual voices.

Jon Irabagon — mezzo soprano saxophone

Matt Mitchell — piano

Chris Lightcap — bass

Dan Weiss — drums