We are living in unsettling times, and we’re probably due for a little humor. Last Friday, reedman and composer John Ellis released his own horror story wrapped in comedy: The Ice Siren , a beautiful chamber-jazz project written for a double quartet.

With 'The Ice Siren,' John Ellis and Andy Bragen Deliver A Dark Fairy Tale with a Comic Twist

Voted "Best Jazz Podcast" in the JazzTimes Critics' Poll for four consecutive years, The Checkout championed the music we call jazz — along the trend lines and on its outer edges. Hosted, produced and curated by Simon Rentner, the show focused on the compelling personal narratives behind today's most exciting artists.Check out the rest of our line up at WBGO Studios.

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With 'The Ice Siren,' John Ellis and Andy Bragen Deliver A Dark Fairy Tale with a Comic Twist

With 'The Ice Siren,' John Ellis and Andy Bragen Deliver A Dark Fairy Tale with a Comic Twist

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