Ellery Eskelin (tenor saxophone), Andrea Parkins (sampler and accordion), and Jim Black (drums)
Since 1994, the band has been touring regularly every year in Europe, the US and Canada. Eskelin’s conceptual efforts have been focused greatly with this ensemble resulting in a music that while containing some jazz elements may not be jazz in any strict sense. An amalgamated approach to playing and composing is employed drawing inspiration from many sources. Together, they have released numerous recordings on the Swiss hatOLOGY label, including their seventh release, Arcanum Moderne.
Following the performance, the Project Room invites the public to a post-concert party, celebrating both the band’s anniversary and the recent release of their DVD Video European Tour Diary.
Ellery Eskelin has been living in NYC since 1983. Eskelin has performed with Joey Baron's "Baron Down", Mark Helias' "Open Loose" and Gary Hemingway's Quartet.