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Anansi Trio

Music / Sound, Performance

“The Anansi Trio’s ability to put together and embellish effective melodies is amazing. Together they continue to be a unique and stimulating presence in the jazz world that deserves more attention.” – Jerome Wilson, All About Jazz

About the Artist

The Anansi Trio is a group of like-minded musicians drawing from a wide range of musical influences. Using the language of Jazz as their starting point they also use elements of Afro-Cuban and Indian music as well as other global traditions. Using percussion, saxophones, and acoustic bass they create a music that’s unique and experimental yet remains accessible. With a diverse rhythmic approach and a focus on improvisation, The Anansi Trio hopes to put their own stamp on the American legacy known as Jazz.  

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Artist's Statement

The Anansi Trio’s goal is to share improvised music with a diverse audience. We feel the best way to experience this music is in a live setting as it’s an art form best experienced during the creative process.

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Booking

Booking Price: $500-$1,000

The Anansi Trio is a self-managed entity. We can be contacted directly for booking proposals. Please contact Mark Merella by email: mark.merella@yahoo.com or phone: 301-792-9007

We require a stage plot that’s a minimum of 10’x12’. We provide our own amplification but if it’s a larger venue we would like to use whatever sound system is on site. Lighting is at the discretion of the tech person at the venue. A dressing room/lounge area is desirable but not required.

We are available to travel anywhere within the area covered by Maryland Arts Council Touring Roster.

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