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Mr. Chair

press release: Mr. Chair looks like a jazz quartet, sounds sometimes like a rock group, but in actuality is a contemporary classical music group in the guise of a modern band. Classically-trained musicians, well versed in jazz, Mr. Chair creates a new sound using both acoustic and electric instruments. Rural Musicians Forum audience will have the privilege to enjoy the soundscapes of this fascinating eclectic group, consisting of Mark Hetzler – trombone and electronics, Jason Kutz – piano and keyboards, Ben Ferris – acoustic and electric bass, and Mike Koszewski – drums and percussion, on Monday, August 19^th at 7:30PM at Taliesin’s Hillside Theater, Spring Green.

Mr. Chair’s compositions are long-form journeys, telling stories through sound by using and exploring the three pillars of music: melody, harmony, and rhythm. Think cinematic, orchestral, surreal, romantic, emotional, gripping, and always equal parts dissonant and consonant.  Their influences are far-reaching, from classical, blues, and rock, to soul, funk, jazz, and beyond.

For this concert, Mr. Chair will perform reimagined excerpts from Igor Stravinsky's masterpiece ballet Pulcinella as well as music by Erik Satie and selections from their debut album, NEBULEBULA, which will release Thursday, September 5 on vinyl, cd and digital platforms.

 Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this genre-bending quartet in the beautiful Hillside Theater designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, located at 6604 State Hwy 23, about five miles south of Spring Green. Admission is by free will offering, with a suggested donation of $15.