Matthew Stevens & Joanna Teters At The Falcon Underground at The Falcon

‘Preverbal’ is a visceral statement, a kinetic exploration of harmony and rhythm driven by Stevens’ masterful playing and singular melding of elements of experimental, jazz and rock. The album blooms and disintegrates over 8 original songs that are immersive and muscular, dark and joyous. ‘Preverbal’ was recorded with Stevens’ core band of Eric Doob on drums and Vicente Archer bass, plus synthesizer and deft touches of sound manipulation and studio craft.

It also features a soaring guest vocal appearance from Esperanza Spalding on album closer “Our Reunion.”

He played an integral role in the recording and sound of Esperanza Spalding’s ‘Emily’s D +Evolution’ - one of the best albums of the year - and toured the globe as part of her power trio. ...

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‘Preverbal’ is a visceral statement, a kinetic exploration of harmony and rhythm driven by Stevens’ masterful playing and singular melding of elements of experimental, jazz and rock. The album blooms and disintegrates over 8 original songs that are immersive and muscular, dark and joyous. ‘Preverbal’ was recorded with Stevens’ core band of Eric Doob on drums and Vicente Archer bass, plus synthesizer and deft touches of sound manipulation and studio craft.

It also features a soaring guest vocal appearance from Esperanza Spalding on album closer “Our Reunion.”

He played an integral role in the recording and sound of Esperanza Spalding’s ‘Emily’s D +Evolution’ - one of the best albums of the year - and toured the globe as part of her power trio.

Soul/R&B/Reggae vocalist and Bandleader, Joanna Teters is carving a place for herself in the hearts and minds of today’s music lovers with original, forward-thinking, new school soul music. Increasingly recognized for her ability to switch effortlessly from lush, deeply sultry tones to rugged reggae and blues, Teters’ serves her audiences with playful and energetic yet poised performances of both original compositions and covers. After many formative years in the mountains of upstate New York, she went on to develop her craft as bandleader, songwriter, front woman for Mad Satta, Drew of the Drew, Lowtone Society, and iLa Mawana, to name a few.

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