Don’t make the mistake in thinking that Joe Baer Magnant is a folk musician that is influenced by jazz. Although he considers himself a folk musician, the Joe Baer Magnant Group plays jazz. Because of this approach, the compositions of this group are simple in their essence, but at the same time, explore the harmonic and rhythmic possibilities of contemporary jazz at lengths without sounding pretentious or “complicated just to be complicated.” A great evening for music listeners of all backgrounds.
Don’t make the mistake in thinking that Joe Baer Magnant is a folk musician that is influenced by jazz. Although he considers himself a folk musician, the Joe Baer Magnant Group plays jazz. Because of this approach, the compositions of this group are simple in their essence, but at the same time, explore the harmonic and rhythmic possibilities of contemporary jazz at lengths without sounding pretentious or “complicated just to be complicated.” A great evening for music listeners of all backgrounds.
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