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Trumpeter & bandleader Freddie Hendrix performs with various members of our stellar 2025 faculty including flautist Gareth Lockrane, drummer Sun Mi Hong and bassist Oli Hayhurst.
Vibraphonist Sasha Berliner, one of the most original rising stars of the international jazz scene, performs with some 2025 faculty members
THE FREDDIE HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
Freddie Hendrix: trumpet
Oli Hayhurst: bass
Sun-Mi Hong: drums
Scott Flanigan: piano
& guests:
Gareth Lockrane: flutes
Micheal Murray: alto saxophone
Paul Dunlea: trombone
Three-time Grammy-winning trumpeter Freddie Hendrix is one of jazz 's most dynamic and in-demand performers, known for his electrifying versatility across genres. A Teaneck, NJ native, he has shared stages with legends like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Christian McBride, while also shining as a composer and educator. With degrees from William Paterson and New Jersey City University, Hendrix has taught at Princeton, The New School, and abroad, and his global performances span 50 countries - including two White House appearances for President Obama. Whether leading his own groups or anchoring big bands, his powerful trumpet voice and 100+ recording credits make every performance unmissable.
SASHA BERLINER QUARTET
Sasha Berliner: vibraphone
John Goldsby: bass
Kush Abadey: drums
Pablo Held: piano
Sasha Berliner, a San Francisco-born vibraphonist and composer, rose to prominence after studying with Stefon Harris at the New School. Her debut album Azalea (2019), blending jazz with electronic and political themes, earned critical acclaim, while her sophomore release Onyx (2022) topped charts and featured all-star collaborators. The first woman and youngest winner of DownBeat’s "Rising Star - Vibraphone" award (2020), she has headlined major festivals (Newport, Montreal) and performs with icons like Christian McBride. A professor at UC Irvine, her genre-defying third album Fantome was released to critical acclaim this year, solidifying her as a visionary in modern jazz.
Find out more at www.sashaberlinermusic.com.
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Venue Information - Hawk's Well Theatre
The Hawk's Well is a 340 seat theatre in Sligo, North West Ireland. We host a diverse programme of arts and entertainments including comedy, professional and amateur drama, a wide range of music from traditional and jazz to opera, plus dance, pantomime, children's theatre and comedy.