New York performer Mike Savino — recognized by his inventive identify Tall Tall Bushes — will placed on a one-man present on the 2023 Tucson Jazz Pageant.

He’ll carry out at The Monica, 40 E. Congress St. on Friday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. Together with his banjo in hand, the songwriter mentioned folks ought to be able to see one thing they’ve by no means seen earlier than.

Savino’s formal musical coaching was in jazz. He attended the The New Faculty’s Faculty of Jazz the place he performed bass. His coaching and dedication was one main him to a severe profession as a bassist.

“I might even fall asleep listening to jazz,” Savino mentioned.

As he progressed and grew musically, he took a “left flip.”

“There was a banjo within the closet, and I took it out,” Savino mentioned. “I used to suppose I might play bass for various folks and make a profession like that.”

He is left New York to North Carolina nearly eight years in the past, and he is transitioned into exploring people and bluegrass.

“This occurs with each jazz and people, that if you happen to step outdoors of the field of custom, folks form of simply elevate a forehead,” Savino mentioned. “And I like going outdoors the field.”

Savino’s music places his banjo entrance and middle, however — very similar to Tucson’s late, nice Rainer Ptacek together with his guitar — he usually layers it with
reverb and delay, recorded loops, and percussive results. He’ll drum on his instrument, or use a bow, and construct up different textured to assist the lyrics of his songs.

He mentioned he would not have a setlist ready for his efficiency — or any of his reveals. Savino enjoys partaking with the viewers and improvising on the stage the way in which the music strikes him.

“To me, being on stage in entrance of individuals is such a sacred factor,” Savino mentioned. “I like improvising and mixing my songs collectively.”

His efficiency for the 2023 Tucson Jazz Pageant will likely be free to attend. It should happen at The Monica on Friday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m.