We are excited to once again bring the Ari Hoenig Trio (with Gilad Hekselman & Matt Penman) back to Bellingham.

Ari Hoenig (born on November 13, 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming emphasizing complex rhythms in direct harmony with other group members. Ari is widely noted particularly for his drumming not being relegated to just keeping tempo, or being a side issue to the music he plays in, but rather for elevating drumming as an indispensable part of the performance.

Hoenig is also known for his unique ability to modify the pitch of a drum by using drum sticks, mallets, and even parts of his body (such as his hands and elbows). Using this technique, he can play any note in the chromatic scale, virtually any melody, and even improvise on a chord structure in the same way as any other instrumentalist would.

“Postbop daredevil Ari Hoenig turns jazz drumming into a thrilling high-wire act” -Time Out New York

Location: Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Cost: $30 general, $15 students. Purchase advance tickets here

Lineup: Gilad Hekselman (guitar); Matt Penman (bass); Ari Hoenig (drums)

Website: www.arihoenig.com