Darren Johnston

Darren Johnston — Cafe Coda — Saturday, May 7, 2022 — 8 PM

Interview date: 04/22/2022

Darren Johnston’s pandemic routine included lots of practicing the trumpet and composing. As things opened up he recorded three sessions of his music with different groups in New York and Chicago. The first of these albums “Life in Time” has now been released and will be showcased in Madison with his quartet of Chicago heavies.

For those keeping track: The name of the bassist Darren couldn’t remember is Joelle Leandre.

Michael Brenneis is a drummer, composer, and improvisor based in Madison, Wisconsin. A volunteer blogger for BlueStem Jazz, he wants everyone to know that he’s a musician, not a journalist.

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