Around Town: “Many Moons”: Markus Rutz & Brice Winston Talk Collaboration and New Music
- ChicagoJazz.com
- Jul 1
- 1 min read
In a brand-new episode of Around Town with Mike Jeffers, trumpeter Markus Rutz and saxophonist Brice Winston sit down for a candid conversation about their upcoming album, “Many Moons,” set for release in August 2025 on Third Coast Sounds.
Recorded while Brice was in Chicago to lay down tracks with Markus, this exclusive interview gives fans an early look at the creative chemistry between two longtime musical collaborators. Brice, widely recognized for his work with Terence Blanchard, brings his distinctive tenor sound to this new project, enriching Markus’s vision with lyrical fire and improvisational depth.
The interview was captured before the announcement of the “Many Moons Preview” concert, which is now scheduled for:
📍 PianoForte Chicago
🗓️ Wednesday, July 10, 2025
🕖 Doors open at 7:00pm | Music begins at 7:30pm
This live performance will showcase selections from the upcoming release, offering the audience a first listen to compositions that blend soulful melodies, modern jazz textures, and the deep roots of Chicago’s vibrant jazz tradition.
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Excited for this collab! Markus and Brice have such different styles, but together they flow like jazz pros navigating a classic Snake Game—twisting, turning, never crashing, just growing into something greater.