Crushing Classical

What you'll hear: - How and why Amir ultimately chose jazz over classical after studying both through college - What he did after college to seek out a specific sound he was craving... and it didn't even exist yet - The unique learning style that has been lost over generations, the human connection it creates and how this style greatly impacted his trumpet playing - What he realized about combining musical styles and what that actually means for the preservation and evolution of a musical tradition ... and much more. More about Amir: http://www.amirelsaffar.com/music/projects/rivers-of-sound/ https://newamsterdamrecords.bandcamp.com/album/not-two Purchase on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/not-two/1236925789  Upcoming Concerts: Iowa City, Chicago and New York   Thursday, February 8th at 7:30 pm in Iowa City, IA at the Hancher Auditorium: https://hancher.uiowa.edu/2017-18/AmirElSaffar  Friday, February 9th at 8:00 pm in Chicago at Symphony Center https://cso.org/ticketsandevents/production-details-2