ISAIAH COLLIER - THE WORLD IS ON FIRE

Twenty-five-year-old Isaiah Collier is a musical virtuoso in the truest sense of the phrase. He began playing saxophone at age 11, and his intuitive proficiency earned him attention early on. Ever since, his band Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few has been turning ears. The New York Times is featuring him in their Fall Arts Preview in September 2024. He was also featured in Downbeat Magazines 25 for the future in their 90th Anniversary issue in July 2024. He is a winner of Rising Star Award in the Downbeat Magazines critics poll for Tenor Saxophone (2023), and Soprano Saxophone (2024).​Theres a regal, elegant manner to Isaiahs stage presence: hes over 6 feet tall, thin, deep brown, with high cheekbones. When not playing, he is patiently waiting not contemplating his next move, but listening to the musicians who accompany him, listening to their stories. He explains that hes never really hearing himself, hes hearing others play: some people have fire, others have air. Isaiah Collers sound is a dynamic flurry of metaphors, yet he can hold back when necessary. He plays his influences, which he describes as a sonic time machine; you cant really put a time or destination on it. As far as he where he plans to take his music, Collier says, I reach backwards, and forwards simultaneously when creating art and what is ahead of me is the past.Parallel Universe review - an inspired homage to the giants of jazz and soul (4 stars). Recorded in single-take live performances, the Chicago multi-instrumentalist deftly throws funk, gospel, soul and his own fine voice into the mix Neil Spencer, The Guardian All GA sections (Main Floor GA & Miles Davis Mezzanine) will be seated by host and are first come, first served (other than where a reserved sign is posted to table). If you require special seating, please call the venue for accommodations no later than 48 hours prior to show date.Please note: If you do not purchase all seats at a table, other customers may be seated with you.All purchases are non-refundable.