BLAKETET: Michael Blake | Lisa Parrot | Rob Jost | Tony Scherr | Kenny Wollesen

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TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM\*\*\* \*\*\*$10 \(CASH\) SUGGESTED DONATION\*\*\* \*\*\*LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!\*\*\* Michael Blake has been blowing away audiences at LunÁtico for as long as we've been open. His latest iteration, BLAKETET, features french horn, and two saxes on the frontline - backed by a legendary rhythm section. their last turn here in April was most memorable. You don't wanna miss this one! Michael Blake - Tenor and Soprano Saxophones Lisa Parrott - Baritone Sax Rob Jost - French Horn Kenny Wollesen - Drums Tony Scherr - Bass In a career spanning four decades, New York City based saxophonist MICHAEL BLAKE has created a large body of recorded work in the field of contemporary jazz. As a leader he has over a dozen albums to his name, featuring the saxophonist's original compositions. He has toured internationally as a leader while supporting artists such as The Lounge Lizards, Ben Allison. Charlie Hunter and Steven Bernstein/Henry Butler and the Hot 9. "Blake brings his boundary-breaking approach to new heights on 2023's Dance of the Mystic Bliss. A harmonically shimmering and textural production that showcases his bold arranging and virtuosic improvisation skills. These are deeply interwoven productions, encompassing the listener in a kind of topographical map of sound." -- Matt Collar, All Music Listed by WBGO Live Jazz.