Eric Wurzelbacher Trio + Maddog

975 East McMillan Street,Cincinnati OH 45206

07 May, 2022

Description

Eric Wurzelbacher — tenor saxophone, Michael Mavridoglou — trumpet, Sam Ruescher — bass, Phillip Tipton — drums. Rooted in Cincinnati, OH, Eric Wurzelbacher is an unexpected musician out of the midwest. Described by the Jazz Journal UK as a foot-tapping mix of hard-bop impro and rock”, Eric has worked tirelessly for years to authentically combine the conciseness of rock and the freedom of jazz. Eric started making his national mark after playing at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2019. As a leader and composer, he has released four albums comprised of all original music. Eco Quartet (2017), Power (2018), Maya (2019), and Idle Minds (2021). ​While attending the College-Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati), Eric was named one of the top 10 saxophonists in the nation through the United States Army Solo Competition in 2012. Through his time in college, he became fixated on composing and found jazz and improvised music as an ideal outlet while being fortunate enough to share the stage with a number of inspiring artists including Fareed Haque (Garaj Majal), John Labarbera, and Matt Wilson (with Jeff Lederer). After graduating in 2015, Eric toured Europe for a number of months while playing on cruise ships. Realizing his true passion for composing and playing his own music, Eric has since been touring the country with his self-titled group. As a product Eric's midwest childhood spent listening to classic rock and grunge, his music and playing style has been described as an art form that "harnesses the intensity, power, and deliberate transitions of rock, while still remaining highly improvised in the spirit of jazz" “If you’re a jazz fan and looking for something that straddles the line between old school and new school, definitely check out Idle Minds." - Big Takeover Wurzelbacher’s unforgettable melodic explorations on the saxophone make the track.” - It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine $10 drink minimum charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund to you.There are no refunds within 24 hours of the start of the performance.Seats are sold by the table, or by individual stools. Please check the map below for details about the location of the tables. For larger parties, please call (513) 601-9897 and leave a message and we will do our best to accommodate a custom arrangement.