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Wooden People Bassist Justin Grinnell and percussionist Nathan Hubbard began playing duets five years ago in an effort to move beyond the confines of the traditional rhythm section. The result is music built around the interaction between Grinnell and Hubbard’s extended sound language and their investigations into the possibilities of rhythmic activity, register combinations and the harmonic complexities of their instruments. Justin Grinnell Equally capable on acoustic and electric bass, Justin has always recognized the importance of versatility. As an active member of the San Diego jazz community, Justin’s performances have included the straight ahead jazz of The Infinite, the avant “orchestral” improvisations of Nathan Hubbard’s Skeleton Key Orchestra, and the folk-rock-punk of Ember. Having recently completed his Bachelors Degree in Jazz Performance at San Diego State University, Justin is currently pursuing graduate studies at SDSU on a full scholarship. He has performed at three Hawaii International Jazz Festivals with SDSU’s Jazz Ensemble I, and also in South and Central America as a representative of SDSU’s music department. Nathan Hubbard Nathan tells us his work as percussionist, composer and instrument builder is driven by “a decided interest in exploring the possibilities of sound and embracing the passing of time.” The former Palomar College music student’s explorations range from solo improvisations and small group collaborations to expanded compositions for his twenty-six member Skeleton Key Orchestra. Tape, electronics, acoustic instruments, text, voice and environmental field recordings are all fair game for Nathan’s eclectic vision. Nathan’s current projects include the Adrian Rollini Trio, the “density” trio Quibble, the quartets Return to One and Cosmologic, and Titicacaman with Marcelo Radulovich. He is also a member of the Trummerflora Collective. Nathan has performed and recorded with a variety of artists including Vinny Golia, Rick Helzer, George Lewis, Bertram Turetzky, Mike Keneally and Clay Walker.
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