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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Artist profile: EchoTest

Echotest promotional photo
Echotest promotional photo

EchoTest was formed by two bassists, Julie Slick and Marco Machera, who started working together as a duo and then expanded the project into a full band. With their extensive touring schedule, they’ve won over audiences around the world with a unique mixture of sophisticated music and clever songwriting that is simultaneously challenging and accessible.

Personnel:

  • Julie Slick — Bass
  • Marco Machera — Bass
  • Alessandro Inolti — Drums

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Troot and EchoTest join 2019 lineup

The Seaprog Central Committee is elated to announce two major additions to the 2019 festival lineup: Troot (Friday 6/7) and EchoTest (Sunday 6/9)!

Troot promotional photo
Troot promotional photo

With the release of Constance and the Waiting last year, composer Tim Root and his all-star cohort of collaborators stunned listeners the worldwide with a complex and sophisticated set of compositions that bridge modern classical music and avant-progressive rock. We are beyond thrilled to present the first-ever live performance of this material, which will feature many of the album’s original participants, including Seaprog alumni Bill Horist (Class of 2013) and Steve Ball (Class of 2018).

We’re also pleased to bring EchoTest to our stage, and not just because the three members of the band are also in Troot. Julie Slick has an impressive resume that includes Adrian Belew’s Power Trio, the Crimson ProjeKct, and solo albums, and she formed EchoTest with fellow bassist Marco Machera, originally working as a duo, then adding drummer Alessandro Inolti.