Ann Reynolds and Tobi Stone bring you their original music to Bellingham with a stunning quartet. Ann and Tobi have been playing together for over 25 years and have each been developing unique voices through their compositions. Joining Ann and Tobi for this concert are Heather Chriscaden on bass and Chris Icasiano on drums.
Ann Reynolds began playing piano at age 7 and has been composing since 2000. Her musical background includes study of classical, jazz, and Cuban music. Her yearly journeys to Cuba, starting in 2000, lead her to compose in Cuban styles and produce 2 highly acclaimed CDs of original music with her group Clave Gringa. In 2021, she recorded 4 jazz compositions, honoring great women composers, with Kelsey Mines on bass and Chris Icasiano on drums. “Inspired by Women Composers”, was awarded the Earshot Golden Ear award for Best Northwest recording of 2021.
Tobi Stone (tenor sax and clarinet) has spent the last 30 years pursuing music performance, touring, recording, teaching lessons, classes and workshops. She specializes in Classical and Jazz music education. She has also studied and played many different styles and genres including West African, Klezmer, Django era- Roma swing, Funk, Pop, Reggae, Blues and Folk. Her compositions have been recorded and performed across the US and Europe with Reptet, The Tiptons Saxophone Quartet and Drums, and The Jefferson Rose Band.
Location: Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Cost: $20 general, $10 students Purchase Advance Tickets
Lineup: Ann Reynolds (piano), Tobi Stone (sax/clarinet), Heather Chriscaden (bass), Chris Icasiano (drums)
Website: www.annreynoldsmusic.com