Ed Palermo Big Band "blasphemy" at The Falcon

"...one of the greatest musicians and arrangers in the world." -- Christian McBride

"I can’t remember the last time that a concert left me so breathless. The entire evening was a stunning balance of musical precision, passion and power." Greg Haymes/Nippertown

Crazy times call for outrageous music, and few jazz ensembles are better prepared to meet the surreality of this reality-TV-era than the antic and epically creative Ed Palermo Big Band. The New Jersey saxophonist, composer and arranger is best known for his celebrated performances interpreting the ingenious compositions of Frank Zappa, an extensive body of work documented on previous Cuneiform albums. ...

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"...one of the greatest musicians and arrangers in the world." -- Christian McBride

"I can’t remember the last time that a concert left me so breathless. The entire evening was a stunning balance of musical precision, passion and power." Greg Haymes/Nippertown

Crazy times call for outrageous music, and few jazz ensembles are better prepared to meet the surreality of this reality-TV-era than the antic and epically creative Ed Palermo Big Band. The New Jersey saxophonist, composer and arranger is best known for his celebrated performances interpreting the ingenious compositions of Frank Zappa, an extensive body of work documented on previous Cuneiform albums.

Nothing demonstrates the ensemble’s ongoing vitality better than the stellar cast of players, with many longtime collaborators. Many of these top-shelf musicians have been in the band for more than a decade, and they bring wide ranging experience, expert musicianship and emotional intensity to Palermo’s music.

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