1. The Essence of Finality (Millie Ahearn) | Millie Ahearn: Graduate Recital (04.07.23)

The closing track to my debut album, ‘Octagyn’ (World Heart Beat Records, 2022), is dedicated here to my mentors in London. I was fortunate enough to study at the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy and the World Heart Beat Music Academy with Julian Joseph, Trevor Watkis, Tony Kofi, Byron Wallen and Alex Thomas-French, in addition to Gerard Presencer, all of whom were instrumental in getting me here. Recording the album was a fantastic experience and something I’ve taken into my life here.

Music by Millie Ahearn | Solos by Sean Deegan, Jackson Spellman, Millie Ahearn & Dan VanZeeland

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Watch the full recital here:
SET 1:    • 1st SET | Millie Ahearn: Graduate Recital ...  
SET 2:    • 2nd SET | Millie Ahearn: Graduate Recital ...  

Not enough time? Watch previews of both sets here:
SET 1 (Preview):    • 1st SET (Preview) | Millie Ahearn: Graduat...   (7 mins)
SET 2 (Preview):    • 2nd SET (Preview) | Millie Ahearn: Graduat...   (9 mins)

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Millie Ahearn - trumpet, flugelhorn
Sean Deegan - tenor saxophone
Jackson Spellman - trombone
Shanth Gopalswamy - electric guitar
Dan VanZeeland - piano
Jesse Lear - double bass
Darsan Swaroop Bellie - drums

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For more about the Bienen School, please go to:
https://www.music.northwestern.edu/

Buy or stream 'Octagyn' here:
Bandcamp: https://millietrumpet.bandcamp.com/re...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2l0ikF...
Apple Music:   / octagyn  
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0B...

For all things Millie:
Website: https://millietrumpet.com
Instagram:   / millie_trumpet  
Facebook:   / millietrumpet  

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