SPECIAL WHAT / PHANTASMA TRIO
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9th, 2023 GATES at 6PM, MUSIC at 7PM & 8PM
LOCATION: EMERALD WILDFLOWER GARDEN: 2315 EMERALD ST.
All shows are a suggested donation of $20 for the artists. We also provide a serious spread of food & bevs for additional donation. No stress over dollars though, you being there is more important - do what you can.
Special What is an instrumental music duo consisting of tenor saxophone (played by Bryan Rogers) and percussion (played by Pete Angevine). It was formed as a trio in 2006, went dormant for approximately 14 years, and re-emerged in 2023 with a reinforced clarity of vision and intent. Borrowing traits from such musical traditions as American minimalism, global folk, and Free Jazz, Special What uses a little to make a lot. They play partially composed, partially improvised music that might stick around in a Listening Ear longer than expected.
Phantasma Trio features the lush, glimmering compositions of bassist and leader Chris Coyle, the layered drums and electronics of Doug Hirlinger, and brilliantly mysterious piano work from Ron Stabinsky. This music (at times avant-jazz, chamber, and cinematic) has hints of darkness, of humor, and of mystery. It has the feeling of drifting emotions, of phasing in and out of musical styles and approaches, and of being beautifully out of place. Look out for the debut recording "Phantasma Trio Vol. 1" on Passerine Records.
Listen Here: Bandcamp