Standards are the universal language of jazz. Musicians who have never met or heard one another can take the stage together confident in the knowledge that everyone will be able to play “All the Things You Are,” “On Green Dolphin Street,” “Stella by Starlight,” or any of a long list of beloved tunes. That these songs are so widely known and have endured so long is a testament not only to the great composers who wrote them, but also to the versatility and imagination with which they have been interpreted by generations of jazz musicians. One of the unique challenges of playing jazz is making such familiar tunes sound fresh and exciting every time, so it's common to hear improvisers really let their creativity off the leash when playing standards. Multi-woodwind master Melecio Magdaluyo has performed with the Asian American Jazz Orchestra, Pete Escovedo, Machete Ensemble, and countless others, in addition to leading his own quintet. Along with pianist Joe Gilman, bassist Seward McCain, and drummer Jaz Sawyer, plus special guests, Magdaluyo will explore the boundless creative possibilities of these beloved songs.