Kelly/Szemela/Muñoz Trio: Cello, Violin & Percussion Improvisations

A trio of acclaimed Bay Area musicians makes its Red Poppy debut with an evening of looped and plugged-in improvisations. Expect daring solo, duo, and trio hijinks, as well as originals and reimagined covers.

Featuring:
Alex Kelly – cello
Matthew Szemela – violin
PC Muñoz – drums, percussion

Dr. Alex Kelly is a San Francisco-based cellist, composer, and educator. He composes and performs with major symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, new music ensembles, string quartets, cello quartets, big bands, jazz combos, rock bands, world music ensembles, theater companies, radio productions, ballet companies, modern dance companies, and circus troupes.

Praised by the New York Times for his “outrageous fiddling,” violinist Matthew Szemela crosses genres with ease. He has performed in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Montreux Jazz Festival, and recorded and shared the stage with artists ranging from Jay-Z and Sting to Savion Glover and Placido Domingo.

San Francisco recording artist/producer/drummer PC Muñoz‘s projects are stylistically broad and deep, revealing a sonic explorer equally at home with contemporary classical, funk, hip-hop, folk, poetry, pure improv, art installations, and modern dance productions.
 

 
Time: Doors 7:30PM / Show 8:00PM
Admission: $20-25 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event – please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. All ages are welcome.

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