Brave New Band, led by Chris Helman, soprano saxophone, and Nicole Arendt, marimba gives compelling performances of original, genre-bending music, layering carefully crafted through-composed music and free improvisation over the edgy and danceable support of an alternative rhythm section. Influenced by Steve Reich, Jan Garbarek, modern classical music, and all the best rock bands, Brave New Band is committed to exploring and extending the dramatic and emotional power of live acoustic music.
