Friday, November 1, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange

— from Charlie Porter —

Hailed as a wizard of the trumpet by DownBeat magazine, acclaimed trumpeter/composer (and former Orcas resident) Charlie Porter is coming to the Orcas Grange on November 1, as part of a north-west album release tour. Come celebrate the Orcas Island release of Charlie Porter’s new album, Immigration Nation, due to officially release on Origin Records November 15.

Though recorded in New York City by a mostly different cast, the new album will be performed in its entirety by some of the pacific northwest’s most talented performers, as well as one of NYC’s best, saxophonist Nick Biello. Line-up includes John Hansen – piano, Jon Lakey – bass and Alan Jones – drums. The concert begins promptly at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets (sold at the door) are $15 or $25 with a CD (includes digital download).

With a sweeping collection of new music, acclaimed trumpeter/composer Charlie Porter gathers a dynamic group of forward-looking musicians to celebrate America’s rich immigrant history. In a time when immigration policy has become a heart-wrenching, polarizing topic, Porter felt compelled to reclaim the uniting power of the word ‘immigrant’ through art, knowing its healing capacity can be great when crafted with intention. The ensemble burns and soars while embracing many global influences that have found their way into the music, including elements from Porter’s Lebanese/Greek/Italian heritage, all while fully living in the essence and language of jazz.

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