Rik Wright’s Fundamental Forces is the Seattle-based flagship ensemble of guitarist and composer Rik Wright, serving as the primary vehicle for his original compositions and long-evolving creative vision. Drawing on jazz, progressive rock, blues, and cross-cultural influences, the group blends a wide-ranging rhythmic and harmonic palette into music that is both structurally nuanced and deeply groove-oriented.
Defined by deep ensemble interplay and rich, layered textures, Fundamental Forces prioritizes collective expression over soloistic flash, shaping a distinctive, genre-fluid voice. Across multiple recordings, the group has earned critical recognition in the contemporary jazz landscape, with strong national support on jazz radio and consistent praise for its originality, cohesion, and genre-defying sensibility
Personnel:
- Rik Wright — Guitar
- Jim DeJoie — Saxophone
- Greg Campbell — Drums
- Geoff Harper — Bass
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Performances:
- Seaprog Presents — 27 Jun 2026