This event is in the past.It took place on April 15, 2026 at The Jazz Gallery.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz & BluesAmir ElSaffar fuses Chicago brass technique, Arab Maqam microtones, and jazz into a sound that swings from whisper-quiet to ecstatic. The addition of Greek pianist Tania Giannouli's microtonal piano pushes the quartet into uncharted territory.
microtonal jazz
Chicago jazz meets Arab Maqam
intimate venue
up-and-coming talent
Tips
🎺"emotionally strident peals...in a complex microtonal web" (The Wire)
🍷small bar with wine and soft drinks, no table service interruptions
🎟️table seats may open up if unsold — ask staff
Amir ElSaffar New Quartet
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Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesAmir ElSaffar fuses Chicago brass technique, Arab Maqam microtones, and jazz into a sound that swings from whisper-quiet to ecstatic. The addition of Greek pianist Tania Giannouli's microtonal piano pushes the quartet into uncharted territory.
microtonal jazz
Chicago jazz meets Arab Maqam
intimate venue
up-and-coming talent
Tips
🎺"emotionally strident peals...in a complex microtonal web" (The Wire)
🍷small bar with wine and soft drinks, no table service interruptions
🎟️table seats may open up if unsold — ask staff
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