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For those unaware, saxophonist, multi-woodwind instrumentalist, and composer Aaron Irwin is from central IL. Recognized as a “lyrical alto saxophonist and a compelling original composer” (Steve Futterman, The New Yorker), Irwin is a sought-after commodity in both the jazz and commercial worlds.

He has eight recordings as a leader with instrumentations spanning from trio to sextet. In addition to his own groups, Irwin has performed with many leading jazz voices in the New York music community including the Grammy-nominated, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, Jamie Baum’s Septet +, Bob Sabin’s Tentet, The Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra, the mixed wind group Weathervest, as well as pop artists Kristen Chenoweth, Rufus Wainwright, Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and The Roots.

Irwin maintains a busy schedule as a freelance musician, performing in jazz clubs, concert halls, and Broadway theatres, working with many of New York’s finest musicians and bands.

And now the saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer brings together a six-piece ensemble on The Big Show, a new collection of Americana jazz drawing on folk, blues, rock, and improvisation.

Featuring Jeremy Udden on alto saxophone and lyricon, Olli Hirvonen on acoustic guitar, Chris Parker on electric guitar, Matt Pavolka on bass, Bill Campbell on drums, and Irwin on alto saxophone and clarinet, The Big Show will be released November 13th, 2026 on Adhyâropa Records.

1. Springfield
2. Abel Farm
3. Land of Lincoln
4. Mississippi Hurt Intro
5. Mississippi Hurt
6. Ol’ 78
7. The Bear
8. Jimi Hendrix
9. The Railsplitter
10. The Big Show

_____________________________, Aaron opens up the new recording on the _____________ of Springfield and the ____________ of Abel Farm and then we are gifted the affectingly inviting Land of Lincoln and after a quick Intro to Mississippi Hurt, we next get brought forth the ____________ of the full-length version.

Along next is the _________________ of Ol’ 78 which is itself backed smoothly by the __________ of The Bear, then we get the __________ of Jimi Hendrix, the set rounding out on the ___________ of The Railsplitter, coming to a close on the ______________ of The Big Show.

Irwin holds a bachelor’s degree in music from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and a master’s degree in music from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. He is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of teaching experience and is on faculty at the Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, New York, having served as adjunct saxophone professor at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland from 2017-2023.

Official Purchase Links

www.aaronirwin.com