Madison Alto Madness Orchestra

9/30: MADISON ALTO MADNESS ORCHESTRA

Come witness the birth of a wonderful new jazz band that showcases 35 years of composing and arranging by the iconic alto saxophonist Richie Cole.  (See the backstory in the “Jazz Community News” section below.)  Richie describes the group sound as “a little Buddy Rich band,” and his arrangements and original compositions will provide the framework for soloing by many of our community’s top jazz players.  Led by saxophonist Eric Koppa, the 10-piece band’s members for this gig include trumpeters Paul Dietrich and Eric Siereveld (subbing for Jim Doherty), trombonists Darren Sterud and Jamie Kember, saxophonists Koppa and Nicholas Bartell, guitarist Vince Jesse, and a rhythm section of pianist Johannes Wallmann, bassist Matt Heredia, and Todd Hammes on drums. 9:00 PM, Brink Lounge.