Hank Hehmsoth

Featuring the acoustic quartet Double Vision (Showcase at SXSW) with flute/saxophonist and co-composer John Mills, bassist Utah Hamrick, and drummer Aaron Easley, their new album Blu-Escape showcases the group’s intuitive interplay and expanded the musical possibilities of where a modern jazz quartet might go by delving even further into his roots in art music. The album’s nine original tunes including the edgy opener “Blu-Escape,” the mesmerizing “Chernobyl Cha Cha,” the Santa Fe influenced “Turquoise Rendezvous,” and “Sophie’s Danse,” a dedication to Hank's cat Sophie. The album’s cover art also shows the diversity of Hehmsoth’s artistry. As an accomplished abstract painter, Hehmsoth produces large-scale artworks that serve as both companions and enhancers to his musical creations. This innovative synergy is palpable in notable works such as “Chernobyl Cha Cha”, “Circling In”, “Blu-Escape”, “Cabo”, and “Code Blue”. In these compositions, the marriage of music and visual art creates a unique and immersive creative experience that captivates audiences. https://hanksjazz.com/