HEYMAN is…
Michael Hudson-Casanova – saxophones and compositions
Mike Lorenz – guitar and compositions
Matt Scarano – drums
Sandy Eldred – bass
MAY 2025 TOUR!!!
Come to our show May 15 – receive a free CD with ticket purchase!
Formed in 2023, Heyman is a quartet led by saxophonist Michael Hudson-Casanova that explores a vast sonic territory of improvised music. Heyman draws influence from jazz sources in the bop, cool, free, and modal realms, especially Paul Motian’s bands, the Tristano school, and George Garzone’s “The Fringe.” The ensemble’s rhythm section featuring Mike Lorenz on guitar, Matt Scarano on drums, and Sandy Eldred on bass has had a relationship spanning over a decade, making this relatively new band sound like one that has been playing together for much longer. All members of the ensemble are present in the greater Philadelphia music scene.
Hudson-Casanova’s compositions are “complex and nuanced, inventive and accessible” (Haryr Attarian, All About Jazz). His influences range from Lee Konitz to Michael Brecker to Tim Berne, and he has studied saxophone with altoists Dick Oatts and David Binney. Heyman released their self-titled debut album on the Each and Only label in June, 2024. Their Midwest album release tour spanned over 1,000 miles throughout Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois, performing at renowned venues like Cliff Bell’s, the Alluvion, and Merrimans’ Playhouse. The band plans to record their second album in the spring of 2025.
Mike Lorenz hails from Bethlehem, PA. For over a decade, Mike has kept a busy schedule as a freelancing performer and educator, leading his trio/quartet in performances up and down the Northeast Corridor on many festivals and club stages.
Matt Scarano is a drummer, composer, and educator living in Philadelphia, PA. Over the years he has established himself as one of the Philadelphia region’s most sought after drummers for both live and studio performance in a wide variety of styles. Matt has performed throughout the world, sharing the stage with numerous world-class musicians and artists including Chris Brubeck, Time For Three, Ben Schachter, Matisyahu, Dick Oatts, John Swana, Larry McKenna, and Dave Allen.
Sandy Eldred is an internationally acclaimed bassist, composer, producer, and music educator residing in Philadelphia, PA. He is known for his inventiveness and command across music genres. Eldred is the founder of record label, Each and Only, and is a recording artist for Ukrainian record label, LabelWhoAble.
