Celebrate two milestones with Darcy James Argue at Dizzy’s Club: the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed ensemble, Secret Society, and his 50th birthday. Hailed by Newsweek as “a wholly original take on big band’s past, present and future,” the Grammy-nominated composer and bandleader continues to push the boundaries of the genre.These performances will include selections from Secret Society’s 20-year legacy, from their celebrated debut Infernal Machines to their latest acclaimed release, Dynamic Maximum Tension. Through bold compositions and inventive storytelling, Argue honors a legacy of innovation while offering a powerful, forward-looking vision for big band music today.

PERSONNEL
Darcy James Argue, bandleader, composer, conductor
Seneca Black, trumpet
Ravi Best, trumpet
Matt Holman, trumpet
Nadje Noordhuis, trumpet
Dave Smith, trumpet
Mike Fahie, trombone
Ryan Keberle, trombone
Jacob Garchik, trombone
Jennifer Wharton, trombone
Dave Pietro, alto saxophone
Rob Wilkerson, alto saxophone
Sam Sadigursky, tenor saxophone
John Ellis, tenor saxophone
Carl Maraghi, baritone saxophone
Sebastian Noelle, guitar
Adam Birnbaum, piano
Matt Clohesy, bass
Jon Wikan, drums