Michael Figge Group At The Mad Monkfish

Michael Figge Group At The Mad Monkfish

Boston-based bassist Michael Figge leads a stellar jazz sextet featuring top young talents, performing dynamic originals & classics.

By Jamme K. Chantler

Date and time

Thursday, June 5 · 7 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

The Mad Monkfish

524 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Ace Yuji Williams, trumpet
Noah Allen, trumpet
Cosmo Leiberman, alto sax
Ben Sherman tenor, sax
Devin Thai, piano
Michael Figge, bass
Ben Schwartz, drums

NOTE:

Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we kindly ask for a minimum spend of $20 per person, as most of the ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!

BIO:

Hailing from Boston, Michael Figge is a bassist, composer and bandleader. At 19 years old, he has had an extensive performance background and deep musical training, he has shared the stage with esteemed musicians such as George Garzone, Francisco Mela, Phil Grenadier, Harvey Diamond, Michael Rodriguez, Andrew Bishop, Bryn Roberts, and Ryan Devlin.

Michael has studied under jazz luminaries like Gerald Cannon, Ben Wolfe, and Rodney Whitaker refining his craft under their mentorship. He has also performed at venues, including Dizzy’s Jazz Club (NYC), Wally’s Jazz Club (Boston), the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston), and The Lilypad (Cambridge, MA).

Michael is currently pursuing jazz and classical performance at Interlochen Arts Academy. He has preformed at Litchfield Jazz Festival, Vermont Jazz Festival, and Brubeck Jazz Summit, as well as collaborative projects with world-class musicians.

As a bandleader, Michael heads the Michael Figge Group, showcasing his original compositions in venues across Boston. Additionally, his work as a composer has led to commissioned projects, including film scoring and orchestration for professional productions

Organized by

Jamme K. Chantler is the proprietor of Thelonious Monkfish and long-time lover of vocal and instrumental jazz. His aim is to bring the best jazz talent possible to his venue The Jazz Baroness Room without added cost to diners. In addition, he and his bookings director, Scott Goulding–one third of the Yoko Miwa Trio–are dedicated to musical education and work in conjunction with The Cambridge Jazz Festival and Harvard's Kuumba Singers' director Sheldon Reid to achieve that end.