Pyrography

From Chicago, a wide-ranging vehicle for original music and group improvisation

Pyrography began as a quartet project in 2024, documenting original compositions that explore the intersection of written form and spontaneous expression.

A follow-up record was released on May 29, 2026.

Release shows:
May 28, 2026 · Lemon Chicago, IL
May 31, 2026 · North Street Cabaret, Madison WI
July 3, 2026 · Merrimans’ Playhouse, South Bend, IN
October 2, 2026 · Berlin, Minneapolis MN

Pyrography Quintet

Paul Hecht · piano

James Davis · trumpet

Michael Hudson-Casanova · alto saxophone

Ben Dillinger · bass

Gustavo Cortiñas · drums



“Pyrography” live on tour, April, 2025, with special guest Sarah Elstran on vocals/loops

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