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Swafford/Michaels/Swanson + Karlson/Wallace/Neuberg

  • Ibeam Brooklyn 168 7th Street Brooklyn, NY, 11215 United States (map)

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.