Prolific bassist/composer, Matt Ulery, leads a nine-piece chamber jazz ensemble featuring the robust instrumental voices of Chicago based musicians, Julius Tucker (piano), Jon Deitemeyer (drums), James Davis and Russ Johnson (trumpets), Dustin Laurenzi, Hunter Diamond, and Artie Black (reeds), and Chris Shuttleworth (trombone/euphonium).
Commemorating Jazz Appreciation Month, Ulery’s Nonet celebrates both the orchestral dance heritage as well as the more impressionistic styles that have been advancing with the art form. The magic number nine allows for the expression of rich harmonies and disparate tonal colors but with the intimate feel of a small ensemble. The nonet will play two sets including brand new music and fresh arrangements from Ulery’s 2023 album, Mannerist.