Doors 7:45pm, music 8.30pm
ABOUT
Simeon May Trio
Simeon May – Tenor Saxophone and Bass Clarinet
Kinzan – Double Bass and Electric Bass
Theo Guttenplan – Drums
The group, three years young, was born out of a love for the great trio records of Rollins, Ornette, Paul Bley, Paul Motian, Joe Henderson and Joe Lovano. These sounds collide with traditions of European jazz, folk and improvised musics in the trio’s original compositions, making for a sound that feels both deeply rooted and distinct in character. With a strong sense of freedom and interplay, the group explore and abstract their song-like forms and celebrate the breadth and openness of the trio setting.
The Naomi Gee Wright Band
Naomi Gee Wright – Cello / Composition
Brigitte Beraha – Voice
Ben Hazleton – Tabla
The music, performed with her bandmates, vocalist Brigitte Beraha and Ben Hazleton on tabla is finely balanced between composition and improvisation.
“There’s inspired accompaniment from flute, violin and particularly Naomi Wright’s cello.” The Guardian