Brandon Xue's Classical Jazz Quartet
Brandon Xue
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Pianist Brandon Xue and his quartet will present a selection of Western classical music from the common practice period in a jazz setting. The band features Kevin Kim (tenor saxophone), Matteo Padoin (double bass), and Taehyun Kim (drums).
This recital aims to explore the inner workings of classical music and reintroduce pieces in a context that allows improvisation. Because the modern sound of a jazz quartet would be unfamiliar to those who composed such masterful works, this quartet offers an opportunity to hear lofty classical works in a contemporary style.