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Ethan Philion

@ethanphilion

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BMC Special Event 10/25/26: Kenny Reichert's Prairie Grass. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8:00.

Prairie Grass is a trio featuring guitarist Kenny Reichert, bassist Ethan Philion, and drummer Devin Drobka. The music is melodic and open, with compositions inspired by places Reichert has lived in and traveled through across the Midwest and the US. Reichert, Philion, and Drobka have played together for years, and that familiarity gives the music room to stretch, change direction, and take on a different shape each night. by @ethanphilion

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Last night was a celebration, a joyful sound, a swirling of God, of Mother, and us. A moan of collective grief, a prayer for the homeward traveler, a dance so light I am lifted today.

I was held, embraced, prayed for, given room to grieve, cherished, healed, and returned to purpose. Clarified; may I carry my love for the Lord, not just in my heart, but in my doing, in the breath of my song, in every utterance, every day, and may that doing replenish me. May I carry this love for the women in my life, for Mother Earth, in my deeds and in my actions today. May we grant ourselves Mercy, grant each other mercy, may Mercy flow in the gift of this album by these tremendously talented musicians.
A circle of trust, extending from stage, to us. Thank you for last night, for this signed copy of the album I listen to today, for a renewal of spirit and purpose I feel today.
Let these images I was able to capture, these stolen moments, be a testament to the talents God gave me, to the talents of these musicians, to their dedication to the craft, to our purpose here on earth.
‘The Mercy we Need’ is an album we need, and I would encourage anyone who can, to see this band live, for in their show there is catharsis, laughter, and a steady movement towards the divine.
- photographer Christopher Andrew, reflections on the album release performance at Epiphany Arts Center 9.30.26 taken in Epiphany Center for the Arts by @ethanphilion

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18 days ago

#JazzLinksFellow Arman Sangalang graced the WDCB Jazz Lounge with special guest Jon Irabagon at the 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park.

Arman Sangalang, saxophone
Jon Irabagon, saxophone
Dave Miller, guitar
Ethan Philion, bass #JazzLinksAlum
Quin Kirchner, drums

#JazzinChicago #ChicagoJazzFestival2026 taken in Millennium Park by @ethanphilion

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a month ago

My new single Farewell, Hello Again is out today. It’s from my upcoming record, Mercy We Need, out September 25th. I’m sharing some thoughts about the song here. Full post on Julian’s Note, my Substack at the link in bio.

@lenardsimpson @ethanphilion @ihitmybestfriends @ms.parker09 by @ethanphilion

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2 months ago

@juliandavisreid Circle of Trust
Ft @ms.parker09
@ihitmybestfriends
& @ethanphilion
Live at Harper Court @53rdst_hp
Shot by Christopher Andrew taken in Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois by @ethanphilion

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2 months ago

BMC Eardrum 8/8/26: Julius Tucker Trio taken in Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois by @ethanphilion

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2 months ago

The next Eardrum will be on August 8! On this installment, we’re excited to feature 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘂𝗼 and 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗼!

Doors 7:30
Music at 8pm
BYO

Bearduo (Garrett Frees, Aaron Kaufman-Levine)
Julius Tucker Trio (with Ethan Philion, Kyle Swan)

Poster: 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗽

Eardrum is our monthly series at Bridgeport Music Collective (3201 S Morgan) every 2nd Saturday of the month. This series is curated by Bridgeport saxophonist Mai Sugimoto @sugifoto with support from Bridgeport Music Collective and Chicago DCASE. by @ethanphilion

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3 months ago

Come out to the @hungrybrainchicago for mellow pedal explorations on beautiful songs like this one tonight. Still Life Moving Fast (@jazzher.itage @caseynielsenguitar and @crumbsonthedrums ) plays 2 sets starting at 9PM, see you there!

#jazzchicago #chicago #chicagojazz #chicagomusic #hungrybrain by @ethanphilion

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4 months ago

Excited to play again Friday at @hungrybrainchicago with Still Life Moving Fast: @jazzher.itage @caseynielsenguitar and @crumbsonthedrums . We’ll be playing some of my favorite songs like this one, You Are There, in a loose and interactive way inspired by Petra Haden’s work with Bill Frisell and Paul Motian. Come hang with us!

#jazzchicago #chicagojazz #chicagomusic by @ethanphilion

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4 months ago

Back from an amazing few weeks playing and recording and exploring in Australia! Big thanks to @tomwestmusic for bringing me out and having me record on his new album. It was such a gift to play music there and also explore all around the country. Here are some scenes from the trip!

-Recording studio
-clip from a show in Adelaide
-the band at the studio
-enjoying the wild beauty around the studio
-great barrier reef snorkeling
-amazing run at sunrise on the beach
-Rainforest hike
-crazy tree
-random almost-rave under the Sydney Bridge as part of the Vivid festival
-waterfall hike
-botanic gardens
-silo art
-awesome rock hike
-sunrise swim on the first day (thereby defeating jet lag) by @ethanphilion

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5 months ago

Come join us in Chicago for International Jazz Day!

Artur Dutkiewicz Trio:
@arturdutkiewiczpiano
@ethanphilion
@sebastian_kuchczynski taken in Chicago, Illinois by @ethanphilion

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6 months ago

Headed out west for a few shows with @lynnearriale Trio. Here’s a little of one of my favorite tune of hers, Faith.
4/24 at @thetripledoor and @knkx885
4/25 at @piedmontpiano by @ethanphilion

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6 months ago