Sarah Clausen

Tonight’s double bill features a pairing of some of the most active of the next generation of improvisers on the Chicago scene.

-JUNE 1ST : 

8:30 PM : SCHMIDT-SWARTZ/SOWA DUO

Ben Schmidt-Swartz - baritone saxophone
Erik Sowa - drums

9:30 PM : THWARTET

Sarah Clausen - alto saxophone
Erez Dessel - piano
Tyler Wagner - bass
Lily Finnegan - drums

$15 - Tickets Available at the Door

ABOUT THE MUSICIANS

A born and bred Chicago tenor player, Ben Schmidt-Swartz has had a prolific career as a saxophonist, woodwindist, composer and educator. Whether the style is avant-garde or bebop he feels at home in any musical situation, and strives to find new ways of creating alchemy within different genres and disciplines.

Erik Sowa is a drummer/percussionist based out of Chicago. He is currently involved in musical collaborations with Pete Cautious, Thomas Comerford, and Snek Trio. Erik has recently released a solo album of instrumental compositions called "Cedar Lake Recordings Vol. 1" available on his Bandcamp label, Sliptoh Recordings.