Jazz Aspect:
From New Orleans to New York

January 17, 2025 | Blue Gallery

Jen Hodge and the Band:
Jen Hodge bass, vocals & bandleader
Dennis Lichtman clarinet
Mike Davis trumpet
Sam Chess trombone
Brennen Ernst guitar
Jon Thomas piano
Kevin Dorn drums

For the first time at Aspect, we set the stage for an unforgettable jazz experience led by Jen Hodge, a marvelous double bassist and charismatic bandleader whose musical skills and passion have recently earned her a Grammy Award nomination. She doesn’t just play the double bass—she sings, grooves, tells stories, and brings a cohort of outstanding fellow musicians with her.

A versatile musician with a deep knowledge of jazz history, Ms. Hodge is known for charmingly and seamlessly blending the traditional with the contemporary, creating fresh arrangements that allow soloists to soar and the ensemble to interact, with clever nods to musical masters of the past. Expect to learn a thing or two about jazz heroes, hear compelling anecdotes about life as a touring musician, and experience more from the double bass chair than is typically expected!