Shannon Gunn’s Saffron at DC JazzFest

DC Jazz Festival: Shannon Gunn’s Saffron Ensemble

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Shannon Gunn’s Saffron Ensemble—including strings, synth, rhythm section, and trombone—premiered at the 2022 Jazz and Freedom Festival in Washington, D.C. The ensemble performs Shannon Gunn’s originals and arrangements, combining traditional and free jazz in a synth-infused setting.

Shannon Gunn’s Saffron Ensemble—including strings, synth, rhythm section, and trombone—premiered at the 2022 Jazz and Freedom Festival in Washington, D.C. and has played in different configurations since then. The ensemble performs Shannon Gunn’s originals and arrangements, combining traditional and free jazz in a synth-infused setting that incorporates improvisation throughout all its instruments, including strings. The goal is to cross collaborate between the traditional jazz combo and a string trio while performing new works that bring light to a social justice issue.

Shannon Gunn’s Saffron Ensemble Personnel:

Shannon Gunn, Trombone and Synth
Aaron Malone, Viola
Chelle Fulk, Violin
Mikel Combs, Bass
Paul Bratcher, Piano
Kelton Norris, Drums
Erin Murphy Snedecor, Cello

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