Jon Ailabouni “You Are Not Alone” Project with Zacc Harris
Apr 18 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
An Evening of Instrumental Contemporary Jazz
Join trumpeter and composer Jon Ailabouni for an evening of original music from his most recent album entitled You Are Not Alone. Using the jazz tradition as a vehicle for storytelling, Ailabouni’s work speaks to the challenges of our times, offering hope and solace through musical catharsis. Ailabouni leads a five-piece ensemble that includes some of the best musicians and improvisers in the region. Come enjoy this dynamic evening of music for the heart, designed for healing, feeling, and being.
Jon Ailabouni: Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Simon Harding: Saxophones
Mike Conrad: Piano
Karyn Quinn: Bass
Pete James Johnson: Drums
Special Guest, Zacc Harris: Guitar
Jon Ailabouni (he/him/his) is a sought-after trumpeter, composer, liturgist, and educator based in La Crosse, WI . Ailabouni’s improvisation as a soloist has been described as “sharp and resourceful” (AllAboutJazz.com). His 2023 album, You Are Not Alone, for SkyDeck Music features his original compositions and has been performed on the main stage at the Iowa City Jazz Festival and at clubs across the Midwest. Ailabouni serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.