
8:00 PM
March 1, 2026
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George Brown Ansambel
George Brown Ansambel is a dynamic, boundary-crossing sextet whose instrumentation, background, and musical vision reflect a richly diverse cultural and stylistic identity. The group draws from roots in jazz, world music, folk traditions and chamber-inspired ensemble interplay, creating a sound world that is both sophisticated and immediate.
Onstage you’ll encounter a collection of highly skilled instrumentalists—horns, reeds, strings, percussion, rhythm section—that weave together improvisation, composed material and rhythmic drive. The sextet operates with the precision of a chamber ensemble and the momentum of a jazz group, moving seamlessly through melodies, ensemble voicings and individual solos.
What audiences can expect:
A program that features original compositions alongside uniquely arranged works—some steeped in global traditions, others shaped by jazz grooves, modern harmonies, and unexpected textures.
An evening of musical storytelling: the ensemble uses contrast and interplay—quiet lyric passages next to propulsive grooves, subtle motifs next to bold statements—to invite listeners into an immersive journey.
Strong ensemble cohesion with space for individual voices: every player contributes to the collective sound, yet there are moments of spotlight and spontaneity, where solos emerge naturally from the group fabric.
Cross-cultural resonance: you might hear rhythms, timbres or melodic material that hints at Latin American, African, Asian or Eastern European influences, integrated into a contemporary ensemble context rather than presented as “world music” pastiche.
A sonic experience that rewards attentive listening: while the grooves and energy draw you in, the harmonic nuance, chamber-like textures, and polished ensemble work invite you to lean into the details, listen for the smaller gestures, and appreciate how the group inhabits its sonic space.
In short: George Brown Ansambel offers a performance that is at once polished and vibrant, globally aware and locally grounded, structured and spontaneous. For listeners who enjoy the intersection of jazz, chamber music and world-influenced sound, this sextet delivers a rich, multifaceted experience.
Artists
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Sierra Madre Playhouse, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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