Trio Bistro in Concert
Violinist/Fiddlers Michael Gray and Julian Smedley are joined by cellist James Hinkley to form the Puget Sound’s most unique bowed string ensemble, Trio Bistro.
What distinguishes Trio Bistro from their string peers is the sheer joy of improvisation inherent in the Trio’s DNA. Both Michael and Julian are melodic improvisors par excellence; Michael with his 25 plus years in Pearl Django; Julian through his association with the Hot Club of SF and a 30 year career in composing and performing jazz classics; and James, who is equally at home playing the Korngold cello concerto as he is with soloing and arranging jazz standards.
Friday, May 17 | 7:30 PM
Combination w/ Pearl Django
(through Box Office only):
May 17/18 Double Star: $70
May 17/18 Standard: $50
Single Tickets available:
WICA Star: $45
Standard: $30
$20: by request to Box Office
Youth 18 and Under: Free
Drawing as much from the melodic impressionism of Wayne Shorter and the rhythmic intensity of American Fiddle tunes, with a bit of Brahms’ poise and eloquence added to the mix, Trio Bistro performs their original compositions and reimagining’s of the American canon with precise string technique elbow to elbow with incandescent melodic soloing. Enjoy!