JONATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA LIVE AT THE ATTIC Ticket Price: $15
Regular Reserved / $25 VIP Reserved
VIP Doors: 6:00 pm
Meet & Greet: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Regular Doors: 7:00 pm
Show: 8:00 pm
Jonathan Scales is one of the most innovative steel pannists on the
planet, and is redefining and challenging traditional expectations of
his signature instrument. In his hands, the sonic palette of an
instrument often associated with cruise ships and tropical resorts is
radically expanded to mimic the role of horns, piano, vibraphone or
marimba due to his stunning, virtuosic technique. Scales’
mesmerizing compositions have captivated listeners and elevated him to
the status of a true composer, forging new territory in the medium of
instrumental music.
Although Scales’ writing produces songs that are ultimately
accessible and danceable, the compositions can be remarkably complex
and difficult to perform. As a result, the power trio whimsically
named Jonathan Scales Fourchestra has always had a fluid lineup
top-notch musicians, and even included an “all-star” version with
bassist MonoNeon (Prince, Ghost Note), drummer Robert “Sput”
Searight (Snarky Puppy, Snoop Dogg) and percussionist Weedie Braimah
(Trombone Shorty, Nth Power), as well as a number of other talented
marquee value players. Throughout these changes, Scales has
demonstrated remarkable perseverance and persistence, a topic that he
presented in a TED Talk, while continuing to write and develop his
craft and touring the North American and European club and festival
circuit—as well as dates in Japan, Central America and The
Caribbean. Scales also represented the United States through the
Department of State as a musical ambassador in a four week concert
tour of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Indonesia in early 2017, an honor
for which he was chosen from among three hundred finalists.
Jonathan Scales’ newest release, PILLAR - his sixth album, and
fourth release on taste-maker label Ropeadope—is a testament to the
grit and tenacity he possesses, while also serving as an introduction
of his new, full-time rhythm battery consisting of bassist E’Lon JD
and drummer Maison Guidry. These two formidable young lions hold their
own in the company of an incredible cast of special guests, including
bassists Victor Wooten, Oteil Burbridge and MonoNeon, trumpeter
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, saxophonist Jeff Coffin, keyboardist
Shaun Martin, percussionist Weedie Braimah and banjo pioneer Béla
Fleck. It is the inclusion of Béla Fleck on this record that stands
out most notably in context of Scales’ own personal story, and in
this regard, PILLAR represents a remarkable victory for the music
lover inside of the 33-year-old Asheville, NC based artist.
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