Upcoming Shows - Garrett Hall

Big-band sax player and pianist Billy Tipton, born Dorothy, lived most of her life as a man because it worked to her advantage in the jazz world, with the truth only coming to light when he/she was literally on his/her deathbead. Thus, the namesake for these four lovely ladies (not, regrettably, transsexuals, although founding member John Otto did qualify), who take their four saxes through jazz and into Klezmer and R&B. They’re performing with drummer Chris Stromquist on this tour; appropriately enough, we have no idea whether that’s a man or a woman.

The Tiptons Sax Quartet - Number Six
The Tiptons Sax Quartet - Raisa
The Tiptons Sax Quartet - Sind’
The Tiptons Sax Quartet - Fallout
The Tiptons Sax Quartet - The Shop Of Wild Dreams
The Tiptons Sax Quartet - Yugo A Go Go

Student flute quintet. Also featuring guest composer Christopher Rowland, aka “Blue Warrior” (really), who mixes melodic elements from traditional Cheyenne tribal music with modern classical influences.