WORKS Gallery
30 north 3rd street San Jose

'Forward Energy' is Jim Ryan alto, tenor, flute,
Carolyn Torrente alto, flute, ??? doublebass, Andrew Wilshusen drums. Jim Ryan founded Forward Energy in 1997; and the group, in various configurations, has been playing regularly in the Bay Area ever since. Derk Richardson, music writer for SF Gate.com says, "Jim Ryan's 'Forward Energy' makes good on its name by sustaining a compelling momentum while tearing through the boundaries commonly constraining
mainstream jazz ensembles."

'The Left Coast Improv Group' The Left Coast Improv Group includes: Jim Ryan flute, amped kilimba, French horn & small percussion: Ron Heglin trombone & voice: Jeff Hobbs violin, cornet, clarinet: Bob Marsh cello & voice: Scott R. Looney laptop electronics (MAX/MSP): Ernesto Diaz- Enfante wierd guitar: and Karen Stackpole (gongwoman) drumkit, gongs & large percussion.

Here's some info on The Left Coast Improv Group:

In the spirit of Bay Area artistic experimentation and exploration, "TLCIG
creates boldly cut, yet delightfully subtle, gems of spontaneous
musical composition." -- Saftig Himlichbaden: UberKritik von Outgrabe - Klon

THE LEFT COAST IMPROV GROUP (TLCIG) has crystallized from divergent musical and geographic backgrounds to form a unit of unprecedented talent. It's members are products of deep dedication, long study (both in and outside of academia), and many years of performance experience.

The emphasis of the group's approach is on relaxation, freedom, and listening, rather than individual virtuosity which, nevertheless, underlies the ensemble as an unfailing support for its cohesive expressiveness.




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