Jazz Articles about The As-Is Ensemble

The As-Is Ensemble: React1

by AAJ Staff
January 21, 2003

Armed with solid musicianship and a spiritual belief in music, the As-Is Ensemble brings their mix of original compositions and occasional covers to venues up and down the East coast. On react, the collaborative demonstrates a variety of styles and combinations which are all to be taken “as-is."

The two-toned opener, “Acceptance," features the Latin percussion of North Carolina School of The Arts alums John C.B. Wilson and Troy Pierce along with the sambaed guitar and piano of Long Islander ...