Cosmic Cliffs by Aaron Shragge

Whispering Worlds seamlessly integrates looping/live processing/sampling with the compelling melodic development found in Raga and the music of the shakuhachi. The quartet’s debut performance paid homage to Jon Hassell at Festival of New Trumpet Music in NY drawing praise from artistic director/trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas: “Delving deeply into the sonic and spiritual worlds of Hassell’s work, Aaron Shragge presents a deeply felt homage to the trumpeter and composer. This meditative set demonstrated focus and passion, with beautiful and precise playing. A fantastic vision of what the trumpet can do and be..."

Trumpeter/Shakuhachi player and composer Aaron Shragge is active in the NY Jazz, improvised and world music scenes. Aaron Shragge also regularly performs in Canada and abroad. His current project include the Innocent When You Dream: The Music of Tom Waits and his duo with guitarist Ben Monder.