Dan Keller trio is an instrumental jazz project comprised of upright bassist Ryan Kijanka, drummer Micah Thomas, and guitarist Dan Keller. They put their own spin on timeless standards and melodies, without losing the grit and authenticity of jazz. Many eras from early swing, latin jazz, bebop, and soul-jazz are represented. They strive to entertain both casual listeners and connoisseurs. This week’s show features special guest violinist Alex Travers.
Adopting Asheville as his home town in 2016, Alex has since been working as a collaborative artist, arranger, performer, teacher, violinist and songwriter. His style permeates into a variety of musical styles and genres. Absorbing every experience like a sponge, he is likely to squeeze the most out of any piece, performance or project he comes across. But when asked what it comes down to, his reply is one simple word: “Honesty”. Having performed on the same venues with such acts as Thor and Friends, Explosions in the Sky, Carly Taich, and many more, his musical influences include Phillip Glass, Charlie Parker, Elliott Smith, the Pixies, Andrew Bird, J.S. Bach, Buckethead, and others. Taking a break from symphony work this year to spend more time in the studio, he is heavily working with artists and musicians as a collaborator in the Asheville area.