Swafford/Michaels/Swanson + Karlson/Wallace/Neuberg

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Karlson/Wallace/Neuburg - 7:30 pm Eli Wallace - piano Brittany Karlson - bass Nick Neuburg - drums Swafford/Michaels/Swanson - 8:30 pm Tom Swafford - Violin Derrick Michaels - Tenor Saxophone Zachary Swanson - Bass Combined Ensemble - 9 pm Tom Swafford - Violin Derrick Michaels - Tenor Saxophone Eli Wallace - Piano Brittany Karlson and Zachary Swanson - Bass Nick Neuburg - Drums $20 Eli Wallace (piano), Brittany Karlson (bass), and Nick Neuburg (drums) formed a trio in 2025. In a departure from Eli and Nick’s usual prepared techniques on their respective instruments, this group focuses on Nick and Eli’s compositions for piano, drum set, and bass. Violinist Tom Swafford, saxophonist Derrick Michaels and bassist Zachary Swanson come together to form an improvised chamber trio. Melody, dynamic range, and timbre are all at the forefront of their music, as ideas flow organically with no preconceived structures set forth prior to improvising. The trio seeks to engage and challenge, exploring density, harmony, texture while showcasing the range and nuance of their instruments. The trios will combine in an improvised sextet for the last set of the evening.