John Medeski, Stanton Moore, Nels Cline & Skerik
About This Event
John Medeski, Stanton Moore, Nels Cline and Skerik perform in a lineup that pulls from Medeski's organ and keyboard palette, Moore's New Orleans–informed groove, Cline's textural guitar work and Skerik's electronics-processed saxophone. At Brooklyn Bowl the group foregrounds groove-based forms and open improvisation, privileging texture, rhythmic layering and conversational solos over conventional set-piece arrangements.
About the Artists
John Medeski
Experience the dynamic artistry of John Medeski, a key figure in New York City's vibrant jazz and rock scenes. Known for his innovative performances and eclectic keyboard skills, Medeski has captivated audiences at iconic venues like Le Poisson Rouge and Brooklyn Bowl.
Stanton Moore
Stanton Moore is a drummer from New Orleans, best known for co-founding the groove-driven band Galactic while maintaining an active life in jazz settings. His work stretches from solo projects to collaborations with artists such as John Medeski, Nels Cline, and Skerik, moving easily between jazz-funk and heavier forms.
Nels Cline & Skerik
Nels Cline & Skerik is a jazz collaboration linking guitarist Nels Cline and saxophonist Skerik, two players known for moving between groove-based forms and open improvisation. Their work often intersects with drummer Stanton Moore and organist John Medeski, including the live pairing billed as John Medeski, Stanton Moore, Nels Cline & Skerik.
Nels Cline
Nels Cline is an American guitarist and composer whose work moves between rock and jazz, often blurring the line between song structure and open improvisation. Known widely for his long-running role in Wilco, he also keeps an active collaborative life in New York City rooms such as LPR (Le Poisson Rouge), Pioneer Works, and Brooklyn Bowl.
Skerik
Skerik is a Seattle-raised American saxophonist who works on tenor and baritone, often routing the horns through electronics, loops, and effects. Over the years he has collaborated with improvisers across the jazz and experimental spectrum, including John Medeski, Stanton Moore, and guitarist Nels Cline in the project billed as Nels Cline & Skerik.