Acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Wolff has confirmed new tour dates for the months ahead, with multiple shows in Cleveland, Long Beach LI and New York City. The upcoming concerts mark a fresh start for Wolff, following his recent recovery from aggressive cancer. He comments, "I'm so happy to be back playing and recording and feeling well again. It's been a monstrous journey, which I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. But the outcome is miraculous."
The live dates will feature music from Wolff's recent album 'Swirl' (Sunnyside,) which went to #1 at Jazz Radio earlier this year. Wolff and his band will also preview songs from his planned 2020 CD. The dates and line-ups are as follows: Friday and Saturday, September 13th and 14th, at NightTown in Cleveland. Two shows per night. Both evenings will feature The Michael Wolff Trio, with Ben Allison on bass and Victor Jones on drums.On September 13th, famed trumpeter Eddie Henderson will be the special guest.
Tickets and additional details here:
9/13: Tickets here
9/14: Tickets here Thursday, September 19th at the Long Beach (Long Island) Jazz Festival. Wolff will kick off the Festival, joined by Ben Allison on bass and Allan Mednard on drums. longbeachjazzfest.com/schedule Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th at Mezzrow in Manhattan. Two shows, starting at 7:30.Videos