The Brendan Lanighan Sextet makes its inaugural performance in the Jazz at the Taylor series on May 2, 2020.
After earning a degree in Jazz and Contemporary Media from the prestigious Eastman School of Music, trombonist Brendan Lanighan is completing his second year of a Masters in Jazz Studies at the Julliard School in Manhattan.
He recently recorded on Wycliff Gordon’s latest album, and spent a year on the road with the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.
He is joined by one of his Miller band-mates, Elliot Scozzaro on alto saxophone, and the newly appointed Director of Jazz Studies at SUNY Fredonia, Nick Weiser on piano. Other band members include Joe Goehle on bass; John Bacon on drums; and Mark Filsinger on trumpet.