Born 1968 in New York City, pianist/composer John Blum has performed as a group leader and soloist for the past ten years. Tonight he presents his large ensemble work, featuring Roy Campbell, trumpet; Jemeel Moondoc, alto sax; Karen Borca, bassoon; Joe Daley, tuba; and Lawrence Cook on drums. The group will be playing Blum’s new compositions, Jeremiad and Omnicron Ceti, which was commissioned by Roulette with funds from the Jerome Foundation.