Replacing saxophones with violin solos and showcasing Andrew's signature vocal prowess, the trio reimagines jazz standards completely live in Southern California's legendary Valentine Studios.
This is a recording from the 4-time Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. The new work features music and lyrics by Sufjan Stevens based on his album Illinois, a book by Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Justin Peck .
A decade after it's release, Carrie & Lowell continues to resonate as one of Sufjan Stevens' most personal and beloved albums-"a fall-down gorgeous and emotionally devastating masterpiece" (The Guardian).
Inspired by a lifetime of listening to jazz + woodshedding, Andrew Bird on his new album Sunday Morning Put-On presents his take on the Great American Songbook.