Jazz Trio Performs Originals at Library
Saxophonist David Borgo leads a group in an early performance of his upcoming album, Mischievous.
By Jonathan Ramirez ·
The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will host a free jazz concert on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. The event is part of the library's Family Concert Series.
UC San Diego professor and composer David Borgo will perform on saxophone. Borgo won first prize at the 1994 John Coltrane Festival. He will be joined by pianist Tobin Chodos and bassist Ben Wanicur.
Chodos is a fellow of the Dave Brubeck Institute and a composer. He appears on Borgo's 2025 album, Uplift. The news release notes his background in jazz performance and new composition.
Wanicur trained at William Paterson University and has performed with pianist Mark Levine. He leads his own quartet and works as a software engineer. The release describes his sound as rich and warm.
The trio will play a selection from Borgo's new suite of original compositions. The pieces explore various human emotions. The group plans to record the full suite in December under the title Mischievous.
The setlist includes tracks titled Wistful, Vulnerable, Awestruck, Alienated, Defiant, and Disillusioned. Audience members will hear the music before it enters the recording studio. The concert takes place at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. Donations support future cultural events at the library.
