Matt Renzi’s Arm Sized Legging: Cinematic Chamber Jazz

Arm Sized Legging gets its signature sound both from its unusual instrumentation–woodwinds (saxophone/oboe/clarinet), cello, bass and drums–and an all-original repertoire. Using both free-form improvisation and traditional song forms as the basis of collective soloing, composer/bandleader Renzi’s music explores textures, colors, and sonorities while adding a contemporary classical touch to the mix with cello.

Featuring:
Matt Renzi – saxophone, oboe, clarinet
John Wiitala – bass
Hamir Atwal – drums
Helen Newby – cello

Multi-reedist Matt Renzi has been performing professionally for the past 20 years at international jazz festivals and music venues worldwide. For the past decade, he has been recognized multiple times for his advanced concepts in spontaneous group composition and collective improvisation. Renzi, who holds a Bachelor’s in Music (Performance) from Berklee College of Music and a Master’s in Arts (Classical Composition) from San Francisco State University, has performed and recorded with Marc Johnson, Bob Moses, Eddie Marshall, Herbie Lewis, Ben Monder, Eberhard Weber, Bobo Stenson, and the Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet.

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Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM
Admission: $10-20 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event – please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. All ages are welcome.

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