Music with the invention of modern jazz, tinged with the warmth of roots music. CBC Radio calls it "Music that's difficult to describe, but easy to love."

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FOLK: Modern Folk, JAZZ: Weird Jazz



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Biography

Jayme Stone is a rarity! He composes music and plays the banjo with an earthy and vibrant touch thatâll leave you thinking, âthatâs a banjo?â Steeped in the repertoire, technique and lore of old-time and bluegrass music, his playing draws on a much wider palette of sound, emotion and influence. He has studied with banjo elders Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka and Bill Evans as well as such luminaries as Bill Frisell and Dave Douglas.

Best known for his roots/jazz band âTricycleâ, Jayme is ceaselessly collaborating with projects ranging from âThe Unsungâ (alt-country) to âYALAâ (African music). He has performed and recorded with the likes of Matt Flinner, Darol Anger, Andrew Downing, Tim Posgate, Oliver Schroer, Justin Rutledge and Mansa Sissoko. His music has received much critical acclaim in print, on the radio and in both bluegrass and jazz circles.

What Folks Are Saying

âBridging jazz, bluegrass and everything in between with smart compositions, playful jams, and a great sense of purpose. It's music that's difficult to describe, but easy to love.â CBC Radio

âJayme offers the listener not just a revolutionary banjoistic outing, but a voyage into the environs of cutting edge experimental instrumental music.â Banjo Newsletter

"Successfully incorporating old-time, bluegrass and folk music into a free-jazz construct that works wonders,â Jayme has âjam band fans doing cartwheels in the street and hardcore jazz fans re-examining their priorities." NOW magazine

âImagine a more chilled out Béla Fleck and the Americana side of Bill Frisell and youâre on track.â Frets magazine

âJazz with the verve of a happy pop tune.â All About Jazz