Jonti Siman Trio With Special Guest Ben Thomas at Seattle Jazz Fellowship

Bassist Jonti Siman hits SJF with his regular trio, adding the exceptional Dr. Ben Thomas on vibraphone for good measure! Guitarist Owen Thayer and drummer William Sage have been gigging with Siman as a trio, performing originals and eclectic interpretations of American roots and popular music. Siman's roots are diverse on both double and electric bass. Thomas' energetic brilliance is often witnessed as a major cog in the Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto and other groups in the city, with roots in Brazilian and Argentine forms. He is also a master of the bandoneon. You have to love the possibilities here and the openness it suggests...

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Bassist Jonti Siman hits SJF with his regular trio, adding the exceptional Dr. Ben Thomas on vibraphone for good measure! Guitarist Owen Thayer and drummer William Sage have been gigging with Siman as a trio, performing originals and eclectic interpretations of American roots and popular music. Siman's roots are diverse on both double and electric bass. Thomas' energetic brilliance is often witnessed as a major cog in the Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto and other groups in the city, with roots in Brazilian and Argentine forms. He is also a master of the bandoneon. You have to love the possibilities here and the openness it suggests. Siman and Thayer's original tunes add to the intrigue of interpretation. http://seattlejazzfellowship.org

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