Michael Kaeshammer Friday, December 14, 2018 at 8:00pm This is the 896th concert in Koerner Hall Michael Kaeshammer, piano & vocals Steve Hilliam, saxophone William Sperandei, trumpet William Carn, trombone David Piltch, bass Johnny Vidacovich, drums Michael Kaeshammer Internationally acclaimed musician Michael Kaeshammer has toured the world showcasing his talents as a singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer. A spellbinding artist, Kaeshammer’s performances and recordings are intimate and inviting affairs, whether in a small club, large theatre, or on home stereo. His new album, Something New, is a new musical adventure. Produced by Kaeshammer himself, it features 10 original songs about love, life, travel, and politics. Recorded at the historic Esplanade Studios in the heart of New Orleans’s Treme district, Kaeshammer along with Big Easy legends Cyril Neville (The Neville Brothers), George Porter Jr. (The Meters), Johnny Vidacovich (Professor Longhair), Mike Dillon (Primus), the New Orleans Nightcrawlers Brass Band, and Canadian bassist David Piltch (k.d. lang) create an eclectic sonic ride. Very special guests include Colin James, Randy Bachman, Curtis Salgado, Jim Byrnes, Amos Garrett, and Chuck Leavall of The Rolling Stones. It is easy to distinguish great music upon first listen, regardless of genre labels and titles. Kaeshammer’s passion for writing, performing, and producing exceptional music is abundantly clear. Flavours of jazz, boogie- woogie, and blues combined with passion and meticulous detail, Michael Kaeshammer is unafraid of crossing genre boundaries and uses his many influences to take the listener along on a memorable journey. Michael Kaeshammer is making his Royal Conservatory debut tonight. .