Billy Wolfe Octet

The Billy Wolfe Octet is an ensemble that exclusively performs original works. The group combines a modern, improvisatory style with inspiration from a variety of genres. The instrumentation—two woodwinds, trumpet, trombone, vibraphone, guitar, bass and drums—gives writers the flexibility and freedom to explore different timbral possibilities that are otherwise unavailable in many mid-sized groups.

The Octet was recently featured on a live video recording of NPR's "Jazz Night in America" series alongside Linda May Han Oh's eight piece ensemble, "Aventurine" and has previously performed in Illinois, Ohio, Virginia and Washington, DC.

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 Left: The Octet at The Arrogant Frog (Chicago,IL)
Above: The Octet at The Listing Loon (Cincinnati,OH)

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