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
debut album available now from
ears&eyes records
Praise for Pyrography
“. . . a quietly ambitious album, one that’s self-assured and graceful” —Something Else Reviews
“. . . debut albums rarely sound this mature and cohesive” —Paul Abella, WDCB Chicago
