TWANS

Welded from the fruits of their own labors, TWANS set out to dispel current myths, question ideologies and sardonically allude to artistic nuances one would commonly dismiss. Between the three entities that are Mike Lockwood (drums), Andrew Jones (bass), and Mike Gamble (gtr) there exists an unyielding desire to connect in another dimension and utilize that interplay to heighten the worth of their songs.

https://twansmusic.bandcamp.com/

James Powers Quintet

Convention is something to be learned from, but not restrained by. This ethos comes across in the music of Portland based trombonist, guitarist, and composer James Powers. Largely self taught, and always in search of new methods of communication, James, a third generation musician, has been interested in non-literal expression since his first concert at 8 days old. As such, he jumps at new experiences; a practice which has seen him making a home in styles of music as varied as classical, ska, funk, and free improvisation, and performing with acts as renowned and diverse as Aceyalone, Blue Cranes, Jello Biafra, Chuck Isreals, Gordon Lee, Christopher Worth, and PJCE. More regularly, he can be heard leading his sludge jazz trio JP-3, rock trio REACTOR, and as a member of March Fourth, Buddy Jay’s Jamaican Jazz Band, and The Frank Irwin Quintet. 

On this outing James’ trombone will be joined by the boisterous, sympathetic and adventurous playing of saxophonist Wyck Malloy, keyboardist Akila Fields, Bassist Liam Hathaway, and Drummer Rivkah Ross.