Michael Ragonese Album Release Show

Join jazz pianist and composer **Michael Ragonese** for a special album release concert in celebration of his third album, *Chasing Calm*. The performance features an all-star quartet including **Walter Smith III** (saxophone), **Luca Alemanno** (bass), and **Anthony Fung** (drums).

A rising force on the international jazz scene, Ragonese has toured, performed and recorded with artists like Barbra Streisand, Walter Smith III, Ben Wendel, Mark Turner, Dayna Stephens, Charnett Moffett, Bennie Maupin, Dave Binney, and Engelbert Humperdinck. With two acclaimed albums—Day to Day (2019) and Stracci (2023)—Ragonese has established a distinct sound rooted in jazz, classical, and his Italian heritage. Chasing Calm is his most personal work yet, exploring introspective themes with nuance and intensity.

Doors at 8 PM

$20 adv + DICE fees / $25 at the door

($15 for Initiate members, $10 for Sponsor members, $0 +1 for Patron members, www.healingforcerecords.com/memberships)

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