Sarah Gazarek’s new album Thirsty Ghost is the product of a musical journey that (in her words) “took three years to complete — traversing a new relationship rife with doubts, lies, and infidelity, exploring new collaborations (with musicians Geoff Keezer, Larry Goldings, Stu Mindeman, Josh Johnson, and Alan Ferber), traveling abroad, endless questions, new compositions, risks…Through a series of new instrumental colors (including Fender Rhodes and organ, bass clarinet, alto sax, and trombone), some very special guests (including Kurt Elling), new original material, contemporary covers (Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sam Smith), and jazz standards, my hope is that my audience will see their own whole hearted experiences reflected in this music – the light and the dark.” Jazz Standard welcomes this gifted, soulful singer in her second appearance on our stage, in celebration of Thirsty Ghost. Sara Gazarek — voice Immanuel Wilkins — alto saxophone Alan Ferber — trombone Charles Pillow — bass clarinet Julian Shore — piano Matt Aronoff — bass Zach Harmon — drums