James Emery's Neo Trio at Entropy Gallery

James Emery, a virtuoso guitarist and composer, is now leading his own trio, performing across New Mexico, and has recently released his latest recording, Inner Drive. "The album presents a compelling blend of technical mastery and expressive improvisation. Emery's distinctive and harmonious compositions leave a lasting impact amid the trio's remarkable unified force (AllAboutJazz.com). The James Emery Neo Trio features Alex Murzyn (saxophones) and John Funkhouser (bass). Earlier in 2024, Emery recorded Inside Outlier, which acclaimed jazz critic Glenn Astarita described as "a bold declaration from a musician who’s spent a lifetime honing his craft—not just a celebration of the guitar's possibilities but a showcase of Emery’s sheer musical genius" (All About Jazz)...

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James Emery, a virtuoso guitarist and composer, is now leading his own trio, performing across New Mexico, and has recently released his latest recording, Inner Drive. "The album presents a compelling blend of technical mastery and expressive improvisation. Emery's distinctive and harmonious compositions leave a lasting impact amid the trio's remarkable unified force (AllAboutJazz.com). The James Emery Neo Trio features Alex Murzyn (saxophones) and John Funkhouser (bass). Earlier in 2024, Emery recorded Inside Outlier, which acclaimed jazz critic Glenn Astarita described as "a bold declaration from a musician who’s spent a lifetime honing his craft—not just a celebration of the guitar's possibilities but a showcase of Emery’s sheer musical genius" (All About Jazz). This album was selected as the #1 jazz record for 2024 in All About Jazz.

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