Aaron Frazier

Okonski: Entrance Music

by Ian Patterson
March 19, 2025

A signature sound--whether for an individual musician or a band--comes naturally to some but remains elusive to others. It is worth its weight in gold, making the jobs of publicists, club owners, festival organizers and journalists that much easier. Okonski, the trio of pianist Steve Okonski, bassist Michael Montgomery, and drummer Aaron Frazier, occupies a sound world that could be described as meditative jazz. The vibe is laid-back yet sunny, uncluttered yet gently grooving, accessible yet artful. That ...