EUGE GROOVE

Thu. Nov. 5: EUGE GROOVE -7:30pm- Tix: $45.00 ($60.80 through Ticketmaster, $52.00 at the Birchmere Box Office) Chart-Topping Saxophonist Euge Groove Ascends to New Heights on Long-Awaited and Triumphant New Recording Finding Resilience, Joy and Peace on THE PHOENIX Available Everywhere July 17, 2026 “I am The Phoenix!” exclaims Steven EUGEne GROoVE. “After all that has happened in my life over the last several years, I literally am The Phoenix! In the story of the Greek Phoenix, he lived an amazing life, which is why he was reduced into ashes from flames of bright, vibrant colors. His transformation was meant to take his life to the next level to live out eternity. Sometimes you have to burn it all down and rebuild to get there.” Euge Groove’s highly anticipated new album, The Phoenix (a follow-up to 2023’s lauded Comfort Zone), is not merely a new recording from one of Contemporary Jazz’s luminaries but it is a bold declaration of the evolution of a man, musician and spiritual being. Having recovered from life-saving open heart surgery—aided by his remarkable Bernedoodle, Odysseus, a service dog trained in cardiac alert—there is something serendipitous about Euge Groove’s new album being his fourteenth. In many religions and cultures, the number fourteen is often viewed as a symbol of balance, harmony, and spiritual growth, which are all areas coming into focus for the saxophonist. The Phoenix (available everywhere July 17, 2026) is his most spirit inspired statement yet and it highlights his compelling compositions and keen arrangements. Throughout the recording, his laid-back yet audacious playing rings with a clear, satisfying intention. The prolific musician, who has collaborated with iconic artists ranging from Tina Turner, Tower of Power, and The Eurythmics to Aaron Neville, Huey Lewis, and Joe Cocker, shares: “I really wasn’t sure I was going to get to the finish line on this album. I’m just seeking peace right now. I’m attracted to peaceful people, places, and things, and I think the album reflects that. There is less urgency than in past projects. It is more relaxed and fun. I feel like I’ve returned to the reasons I got into music to begin with.” With the release of The Phoenix, Euge Groove is looking forward to hitting the road and playing a few of the cuts from the new album live. “I am going out with a new objective; having fun! I want to do shows because I want to, not have to. Making music is an extremely selfish endeavor. You’re basically making music that you personally would like to listen to. The fact that someone else shares my view of it the same way is an unexplainable high. Truly a gift from the universe that doesn’t go unnoticed by me.” Artist Website: https://www.eugegroove.com/