Highbrid
With intricate horn lines, soulful grooves and “de-rangements” of music by artists like Nirvana and Metallica, Highbrid brings the best of the Jazz, Jam, Rock and Soul together into a musical fondue. Led by percussionist/composer Michael Cain, the octet employs some of the most talented and versatile up-and-coming musicians in the region. From bebop sensibilities to soaring, almost surrealistic soundscapes, the spectrum of musical possibilities is thoroughly explored. Deep, pensive grooves keep the group grounded and provides an excellent launch-pad for improvisatory lift-off with charts that are both challenging and comfortable.
Formed in 2006, Highbrid has performed throughout Philadelphia and its current and past members have been heard with The Roots, Jill Scott, Corrine Bailey Rae, Gerald Veasley, John Swana, Patty Crash, DJ King Britt, Melody Gardot, Subliminal Orphans, Gebah Swaray, Phil Roy, Dr. Ketchup, the Dirk Quinn Band, The Ross Brown Project, Trinadelphia, Amos Lee, Birdie Busch, and many others.
Highbrid is:
Chris Aschman: Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Ian O’Beirn: Alto Saxophone
Jason O’Mara: Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
Mike Eustace: Trombone
Nick Bockrath- Guitar
Michael Cain- Percussion/Composition
Ian Rafalak- Bass
Charlie Patierno- Drums
