Eight Gigs: Grex
Fri., Feb. 19, 8 p.m., Third Space Art Collective, $5
Fans of eclectic jazz legends Bill Frisell and John Zorn will enjoy the fresh twist that trio Grex is adding to the genre. Drums, keys, vox and guitar expertly weave in and out of choreographed riffs and free-form exploration. Surprising vocals pop out of nowhere, almost coalescing the music into an identifiable “song” before they all burst apart again into their separate headstrong melodies and musical agendas. The songs are cohesive, though; they are taking the listener on a journey—a roundabout trip with many pit stops and digressions along the way. 946 Olive Drive in Davis, www.grexsounds.com.
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