Doors at 6. Music at 7. $20.
Adam Moezinia's "Folk Element Trio" is rooted in the tradition of jazz and reaches beyond to incorporate different styles of folk music from around the world including West Africa, the Caribbean, The UK and Appalachia. They released their debut album in April of 2021 to rave reviews and have since been performing nationwide. They will be performing at Good Bones Kitchen as part of a five week west coast tour from Southern California to Vancouver and back. Joining Adam will be Will Lyle (bass) and Ben Ring (drums).
Meet Folk Element Trio
Adam Moezinia - Guitarist Adam Moezinia is a native of Los Angeles, where he studied at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) under the mentorship of Jason Goldman, Walter Smith III, and Kenny Dennis. In 2010, he moved to New York City to study at The Juilliard School. Since then, he’s worked with many greats such as Freddy Cole, Mike LeDonne, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, George Coleman and Kenny Washington at venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, Birdland, Smoke, Scullers and Bird’s Basement. Adam has also been performing regularly with his band the “Folk Element” trio since 2017.
Will Lyle - Will Lyle is a bassist, bandleader, composer, arranger, and producer from Orange County, California and based in New York City. He worked as a freelance musician from 2016 to 2021 in Los Angeles. A year after graduating from Berklee College of Music, he toured with GRAMMY award-winning drummer Billy Kilson's quartet to Japan in 2017. Also in 2017, he became a member of the hard bop pianist Jon Mayer's trio (alumnus of John Coltrane, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, and others) with Roy McCurdy (of Cannonball Adderley's group) on drums. He has since performed with Bill Cunliffe, Dave Kikoski, Ralph Peterson, J.D. Allen, Mike LeDonne, David Hazeltine, and a host of other world-class musicians.
Ben Ring - Benjamin Ring is a dynamic drummer, percussionist, and composer from Piedmont, California, now making waves in Los Angeles. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Music from USC and refined his skills at the Herbie Hancock Institute at UCLA. Recently, he composed "Mental Gymnastics," an award-winning piece that premiered at the Ravinia Festival. Benjamin has also shared the stage with jazz greats like David Binney, Patrice Rushen, Billy Childs, and Herbie Hancock, performing at iconic venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Monterey Jazz Festival. His debut album, "With Every Step," highlights his innovative approach to contemporary jazz.
Doors at 6pm. Music at 7pm. $20.
Beer, wine, soft drinks, and delicious food from the kitchen will be available for purchase.