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Thrown Together at the Lilypad
Presented by Renfrew Steam Company at The Lilypad, CambridgeAugust 20, 2026
Thrown Together features Eamonn Connolly (trumpet), Ella Xhoja (alto saxophone), Mark Zaleski (alto saxophone), Madalena Kozol (bass), and Bennett Frost (drums).
Connolly, Xhoja, Kozol, and Frost first performed together as members of the 2026 Cape Ann Jazz Workshop under the direction of acclaimed saxophonist Alexa Tarantino, where they developed a musical chemistry rooted in collaboration, creativity, and improvisation.
Joining them is saxophonist, educator, and composer Mark...
[more+]Thrown Together features Eamonn Connolly (trumpet), Ella Xhoja (alto saxophone), Mark Zaleski (alto saxophone), Madalena Kozol (bass), and Bennett Frost (drums).
Connolly, Xhoja, Kozol, and Frost first performed together as members of the 2026 Cape Ann Jazz Workshop under the direction of acclaimed saxophonist Alexa Tarantino, where they developed a musical chemistry rooted in collaboration, creativity, and improvisation.
Joining them is saxophonist, educator, and composer Mark Zaleski, whose work as a leader and sought-after sideman has made him a prominent voice on the New England jazz scene. A faculty member at both the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory, Zaleski brings years of performance experience and artistic mentorship to the ensemble.
Together, Thrown Together presents fresh, engaging performances that honor jazz's storied legacy while embracing the energy and perspectives of its next generation.
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Ticket price $10 / $5 for students. Purchase tickets at the door.
