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Bobby Zankel & Warriors of the Wonderful Sound featuring Rudresh Manhanthapa at

Courtesy of James Dennis | Posted on March 13, 2015

When

Tue, April 7, 2015
7:00 pm

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Musicians

Bobby Zankel
saxophone, alto
Rudresh Mahanthappa
saxophone, alto
Stan Slotter
trumpet
Julian Pressley
saxophone, alto

About

Ars Nova Workshop, the Philadelphia Clef Club, and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound are proud to present Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound with special guest Rudresh Mahanthappa.

Guggenheim fellow, Doris Duke Performing Artist Awardee, and 2013 Downbeat International Critics Poll Alto Saxophonist of the Year, Rudresh Mahanthappa is one of the most innovative composers and performers in jazz today, fusing the musical culture of his Indian ancestry and jazz with myriad other influences to create a groundbreaking artistic vision. His 2013 release, Gamak (ACT) is teeming with “passion for experimental immersion…totally at ease, not only crossing eastern and western musical genres, but boldy blazing into further unexplored territories” (Huffington Post). He has recorded with musicians like Bunky Green, Jack De Johnette, Jason Moran, Vijay Iyer, and Steve Lehman....

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