Lavalle

Michael LaValle is a bassist and composer working in New York City’s jazz scene, with appearances at Barbès. His project LAVALLE uses improvisation to test groove against shifting harmonic frameworks. In performance he works closely with vibraphonist James Shipp, pianist Danny Fox, and drummer Dennis Bulhões, shaping pieces through ensemble conversation rather than fixed arrangements.

James Shipp is a jazz vibraphonist heard in New York City rooms such as Barbès, where his work often unfolds in close-knit, improvising ensembles. He appears with bassist and composer Michael LaValle’s project LAVALLE, alongside pianist Danny Fox and drummer Dennis Bulhões, tracing grooves and harmonic frameworks in real time.

Danny Fox is a jazz pianist heard in New York City rooms like Barbès, where he appears in Michael LaValle’s LAVALLE project. Working alongside LaValle on bass, vibraphonist James Shipp, and drummer Dennis Bulhões, Fox approaches the music as a study in groove and harmonic frameworks shaped in real time.

Dennis Bulhões is a jazz drummer heard on New York City stages, including Barbès. He appears with bassist-composer Michael LaValle’s project LAVALLE alongside vibraphonist James Shipp and pianist Danny Fox, working inside groove-driven forms and open harmonic frameworks.