The Christian Artmann Quintet

Called a “composer with great vision” (All About Jazz) and a “flute virtuoso” (The Boston Globe),and praised for his “most beautiful, pure sound” (JazzThetik) and “stunning virtuosity”(JazzTimes), flutist / composer Christian Artmann is passionate about conveying "a perspective beyond boundaries – a singular story capable of including us all (All About Jazz). While deeply centered in contemporary jazz, his compositions reflect his roots in European classical and Eastern European folk music, his love of prog rock and Brazilian music, as well as his Buddhist faith. For this date, Artmann is joined by long-term collaborators and friends Laszlo Gardony (piano), Jeff Denson (bass), Yoron Israel (drums) and Elena McEntire (vocals). Together they will bring you an evening of dynamic interplay and exciting new music, without borders.

Christian Artmann, flutes – “stunning virtuosity” (JazzTimes), “a model of what is possible with jazz flute” (the Flutist Quarterly), “crystalline tone, fluid technique and engaging compositional style” (Jazziz)

Laszlo Gardony, piano – Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, “great pianist” (Dave Brubeck), “formidable improviser who lives in the moment” (JazzTimes)

Jeff Denson, bass – “exceptional musician and composer, always thinking outside the box” (Lee Konitz), “master of the jazz bass” (SF Chronicle), “tour de force” (NPR)

Yoron Israel, drums – “an important voice” (Jack DeJohnette), “masterful” (Downbeat), “MVP drummer” (JazzTimes), Head of Percussion at Berklee College of Music

Elena McEntire, vocals – “appealing dusky sound, smooth from the bottom to its powerful top” (Houston Chronicle), “perfect for conveying emotional power” (AllAboutJazz)