Groove… that’s what defines Shannon Gunn’s Firebird trio. You might hear a cover from Kermit the Frog on the same set as a Hank Mobley tune mixed in with funk infused originals. No stone goes uncovered as we explore the free, the funk, and the jazz that is in everything. The band started with the mission of giving homage to the masters by performing an entire album every week for a year. The ensemble has evolved into performing originals and free groove, with an open call to sit in second sets.
Shannon Gunn’s Firebird over the years has consisted of:
- Justin Taylor, keys
- Kelton Norris, drums
- Hope Udobi, keys
- Allen Jones, drums
- Todd Simon, keys
Press: https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/music/blog/20847544/the-year-in-jazz-2016