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| JAYME STONE |
| 2007 MainStage KEW Gardens |
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Jayme Stone is a rarity! He composes music and plays the banjo with an earthy and vibrant touch that’ll leave you thinking, “that’s a banjo?’ Steeped in the repertoire, technique and lore of old-time and bluegrass music, his playing draws on a much wider palette of sound, emotion, and influence. He has studied with Banjo Elders Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka and Bill Evans as well as such luminaries as Bill Frisell and Dave Douglas. Best known for his roots / jazz band “Tricycle”, Jayme is ceaselessly collaborating, with projects ranging from “YALA” (African music) to “Zen Cabaret” (sonic theatre). He has performed with the likes of Matt Flinnear, Darol Anger, Andrew Downing, Oliver Schroer, Justin Rutledge and Mansa Sissoko. His music has received much critical acclaim in print, on the radio, and in both bluegrass and jazz circles.
“Bridging jazz, bluegrass and everything in between with smart compositions, playful jams, and a great sense of purpose. It’s music that’s difficult to describe, but easy to love”.
- CBC Radio
“Jayme offers the listener not just a revolutionary banjoistic outing, but a voyage into the environs of cutting edge experimental instrumental music.”
- Banjo Newsletter
“Successfully incorporating old-time, bluegrass and folk music into a free-jazz construct that works wonders”, Jayme has “jam band fans doing cartwheels in the street and hardcore jazz fans re-examining their priorities.”
- NOW magazine
“Imagine a more chilled out Béla Fleck and the Americana side of Bill Frisell and you’re on track.”
- Frets magazine
“Jazz with the verve of a happy pop tune””
- All About Jazz
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