Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet

Tinkering with classic songs can be a risky disposition. But for drummer Joe Syrian and his versatile Motor City Jazz Octet it’s just another day in the office. With a band made up of veteran musicians who thrive by incorporating rock, pop, blues, and Latin music into their signature brand of Jazz, Syrian and his gifted octet are back for a new round of musical mischief with their second Circle 9 recording A Blue Time.

Covering an imaginative spectrum of legendary Jazz classics, renown Latin gems and several treasured pop tunes, Syrian transforms every composition into sonic experiments that will have you experiencing familiar music with an entirely different attitude. Featuring his brilliant octet, along with musical guests, vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan and percussionist Luisito Quintero, A Blue Time aims to resonate with old and new listeners alike.