Climate Jam
About This Event
Climate Jam at Brooklyn Bowl brings together a multi-generational lineup: trumpeter and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick, saxophonist Karl Denson, trombonist Natalie Cressman, pedal-steel leader Robert Randolph, and jazz artist Twilight Muse. The bill emphasizes ensemble interplay and groove: Hartswick’s Trey Anastasio Band background and work with Herbie Hancock and Phish; Denson’s funk- and soul-inflected live approach; Cressman’s blend of arranged brass and improvisation; Randolph’s gospel-rooted pedal-steel phrasing; and Twilight Muse’s cross-genre jazz sensibility.
About the Artists
Karl Denson
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe out of San Diego, blending rock, soul and classic funk, is highly regarded as one of the best live acts on the planet, led by saxophonist/flutist/vocalist Karl Denson.
Twilight Muse
Twilight Muse is a jazz artist heard in New York City settings including Brooklyn Bowl, where she has appeared in the Climate Jam lineup. Her work sits comfortably alongside the scene’s cross-genre players, with past performance links to Karl Denson, Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, and Robert Randolph.
Jennifer Hartswick
Official website for trumpeter and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick, an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band who has recorded/shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Phish, Christian McBride, Tom Petty, Aaron Neville, Carlos Santana, The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews and countless others.
Natalie Cressman
Natalie Cressman is a jazz trombonist and vocalist whose work moves between arranged brass writing and improvisation. She has shared stages with artists including Karl Denson, Jennifer Hartswick, Robert Randolph, and Twilight Muse, often in settings where groove-based bands leave room for open-ended solos.
Robert Randolph
Robert Randolph is a pedal steel guitarist and bandleader whose work grows out of gospel tradition while moving easily through jazz, blues, and jam-band forms. His approach centers on the instrument as a lead voice, shaped by call-and-response phrasing and a strong sense of groove.