A distinctive jazz artist will reflect the ingenuity of the tradition while presenting a fresh voice that is current, relevant and exhilarating. Michael Hudson-Casanova succeeds in every respect.
—Norman David
Saxophonist Michael Hudson-Casanova is releasing his sophomore album with his first Chicago-based band on March 2, 2023. The release show will take place at Hungry Brain Chicago (2319 W. Belmont Ave) on March 3rd. Animus will be available on digital, CD, and limited edition vinyl formats.
Hudson-Casanova composed an entirely new book of music for his trio with drummer Gustavo Cortiñas and guitarist Erik Skov. Both of these Chicago jazz veterans have their own unique projects and bring a large pallet of sounds to this new endeavor. Trumpeter James Davis also joins the band on one track, and for the release show on 3/3. The absence of bass in this ensemble gives it a wide-open sound with endless sonic possibilities, especially considering Skov’s creative use of effects pedals.
The recording was made possible by a generous grant from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the project also received support from the Illinois Arts Council Association. Singles from the record are being released digitally throughout the month of February. Follow Michael Hudson-Casanova on Instagram for updates—@mhcsounds.
More information is available at mhcsounds.com and bandcamp.com/album/animus.
Hudson-Casanova has received many awards, scholarships, and grants for his music, including individual artist grants from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Illinois Arts Council to record and produce his music. He also received the Ramon Zupko grant in 2015 for the creation of an interdisciplinary work of original music and dance, and the Vice Provost for the Arts grant in 2018 and 2019 to record music by Crosscurrents Ensemble.
Hudson-Casanova has appeared at venues across the United States as a leader and a sideman, including Chris’ Jazz Cafe, South Jazz Kitchen, Cliff Bell’s, Silvana, The Green Mill, Cafe CODA, Elastic Arts, and more. He has appeared on his colleagues’ records as a sideman.
As an educator, Hudson-Casanova has maintained a studio of saxophone, flute, and clarinet players of all ages for over ten years. He believes music is for everyone, and works to help his students maintain a positive relationship with music. He teaches for institutions like Common Time Music School and Ravinia Sistema.
Animus
Michael Hudson-Casanova
Passerine Records PR-005
Hudson-Casanova composed an entirely new book of music for his trio with drummer Gustavo Cortiñas and guitarist Erik Skov. Both of these Chicago jazz veterans have their own unique projects and bring a large pallet of sounds to this new endeavor. Trumpeter James Davis also joins the band on one track, and for the release show on 3/3. The absence of bass in this ensemble gives it a wide-open sound with endless sonic possibilities, especially considering Skov’s creative use of effects pedals.
The recording was made possible by a generous grant from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the project also received support from the Illinois Arts Council Association. Singles from the record are being released digitally throughout the month of February. Follow Michael Hudson-Casanova on Instagram for updates—@mhcsounds.
More information is available at mhcsounds.com and bandcamp.com/album/animus.
About Michael Hudson-Casanova
Michael Hudson-Casanova is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, improviser, and educator based in Chicago, IL. His debut album as a leader, Echoes of Thought (2021), has been praised as “…an exceptional record by a killer band,” by All About Jazz.Hudson-Casanova has received many awards, scholarships, and grants for his music, including individual artist grants from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Illinois Arts Council to record and produce his music. He also received the Ramon Zupko grant in 2015 for the creation of an interdisciplinary work of original music and dance, and the Vice Provost for the Arts grant in 2018 and 2019 to record music by Crosscurrents Ensemble.
Hudson-Casanova has appeared at venues across the United States as a leader and a sideman, including Chris’ Jazz Cafe, South Jazz Kitchen, Cliff Bell’s, Silvana, The Green Mill, Cafe CODA, Elastic Arts, and more. He has appeared on his colleagues’ records as a sideman.
As an educator, Hudson-Casanova has maintained a studio of saxophone, flute, and clarinet players of all ages for over ten years. He believes music is for everyone, and works to help his students maintain a positive relationship with music. He teaches for institutions like Common Time Music School and Ravinia Sistema.
AnimusMichael Hudson-Casanova
Passerine Records PR-005
