Jojo Ma Quintet

New York native saxophonist and composer Jo Jo Ma (Joseph Marchione) has returned to Sappho for a 2-night special engagement. He brings with him a fresh and original approach to jazz that takes its influences from Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, John Coltrane, etc….

"... with playful wit, deadly sharp skills and just some good soulful horn blowing. Marchione has once again proven that his music will take you to the most unexpected places...Bravo!!!"
Austin Chronicle

As a founding member of Austin, Texas' Creative Opportunity Orchestra Marchione composed many innovative works for large jazz ensemble that received rave reviews. He has played and shared the stage with such luminaries as Von Freeman, Steve Coleman, Ira Sullivan, Lou Tabakin, David Amram, Alex Coke, Sabertooth, Frederick Sanders and many others. Forever the iconoclast, Marchione has rounded out his experience as a band leader of his own trios, quartets, and quintets opening and sharing the stage with the likes of Jello Biafra of The Dead Kennedys, Peter Brotzman, Hugh Masekela while also playing in an assortment of rock, funk, reggae, Tejano, and experimental bands.

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JoJo Ma - Sax
Jason Hayashi - Piano
Danny Deysher - Trumpet
Weichung Lin - Drums
Yohei Yamada - Bass