Wednesday 16 April 2008
FAB TRIO
Joe Fonda-bass, Barry Altschul-drums, Billy Bang-violin
His alternately fiery and subtle violin sound reveals his background as both a soldier and a peace activist. Vietnam veteran and ex-revolutionary Billy Bang, who has played with legends from Sun Ra to Bootsy Collins, joins the stage with two contemporaries, free jazz drummer Barry Altschul and double bass player Joe Fonda. Their studio CD ‘Transforming the Space’ captures their ability to combine the absolute freedom of improvisation with captivating moods and relentless swing.