Conceived and created by Grammy-nominated “ebullient clarinet wizard” (Time Out NY) David Krakauer and multi-instrumentalist/producer Kathleen Tagg, this project showcases a multi-generational/high-octane group of collaborators from very different backgrounds, hailing from the USA, Canada, Iran and South Africa. Together they embrace the diversity of today’s America through their unique take on a multitude of traditional roots musics, bringing their enormous musical and cultural diversity to the project and collaborating to create powerful original material. Old forms are celebrated both by bringing them into a 21st century sound-world and expanding the context to make room for new stories. France’s Le Monde says: “a breath of fresh air, an incentive to dance…In the face of the overwhelming negativity and alarming rise of hatred and intolerance in today's world, let's breathe and dance together…More than a suggestion, an injunction”.

Debut album!: https://davidkrakauer.bandcamp.com/album/mazel-tov-cocktail-party

David Krakauer: clarinet
Kathleen Tagg: keyboards, cello
Sarah MK: voice, rap
Yoshie Fruchter: guitar, oud
Jerome Harris: bass guitar
Martin Shamoonpour: percussion
Satoshi Takeishi: drums

Thursday, February 20, 7:30 PM; $25.00
($20.00 for Quick Members; $5.00 for Fairfield University students)

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University
200 Barlow Road
Fairfield CT 06824

Info: https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2024-25-season-calendar/music/good-vibes-explosion.html