Jon Irabagon Quartet

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Jon Irabagon

Arts + Literature Laboratory and Wisconsin Union Theater are putting together an impressive week-plus of events for the 2022 Madison Jazz Festival. It kicks off June 10 with Strollin' Capitol East, featuring free music at ALL, Dark Horse ArtBar, High Noon Saloon and Robinia Courtyard, at various times from 5-11:30 p.m. Of special note is the commemoration of Duke Ellington's residency at UW-Madison, featuring a presentation of rare Ellington music by Howard Landsman on June 11 (1:30 p.m., Sequoya Library, with live music also provided by Dave Stoler) and two concerts and a panel discussion on June 17 (5:30-10 p.m., Hamel Music Center). Also on the schedule: a trio led by Thaddeus Tukes, a literate, inventive vibraphonist whose poetic style has landed him in performance with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic as well as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (8 p.m., June 16, Cafe Coda); and the 25th anniversary tour by Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band (8 p.m., June 18, Shannon Hall). Find the full schedule and info on tickets at madisonjazzfestivalwi.org.

media release: The performance will feature Jon Irabagon on the saxophone, Ryan Cohan on the piano, Clark Sommers in the bass and Dana Hall on the drums.

Jon Irabagon is a Filipino-American saxophonist, composer, and founder of Irabbagast Records. Named one of New York City's 25 Jazz Icons by Time Out New, Irabagon was the winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition, winner of the Rising Star award in Downbeat Magazine for both alto and tenor saxophones and the recipient of a Panama Filipino Presidential Award, which is the highest civilian honor an overseas Filipino can receive in commemoration for their contributions to the perception of Filipinos worldwide.

This program is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tickets $15 ($10 full-time students with valid school ID or current ALL members) in advance online at https://jonirabagon.bpt.me until 2 hours before the show. Tickets $20 at the door. Advance purchase recommend - capacity will be limited. Please check the ALL website for current COVID-19 safety policies.