Artist profile: Troot

Troot promotional photo
Troot promotional photo

Tim Root is an American composer, pianist, and conductor. Trained in composition by some of the mavericks of the avant garde, he also received piano instruction from a student of Rachmaninoff. His writing weaves together complex rhythmic constructs, slippery melodies that never seem to settle onto a pitch center, and unique harmonies that can defy understanding while sounding grounded in tradition. For his debut album, he recruited an all-star cast of musicians from around the world, many of whom will be joining him for the Seaprog performance, which will be their debut live outing.

Personnel:

  • Tim Root — Piano
  • Julie Slick — Bass
  • Marco Machera — Bass
  • Alessandro Inolti — Drums
  • Bill Horist — Guitar
  • Beth Fleenor — Clarinet, vocals
  • Steve Ball — Guitar
  • Samantha Boshnack — Trumpet
  • Tobi Stone — Saxophone
  • Alina To — Violin

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