Jun5

Wally Schnalle's IF3

Egan's Ballard Jam House, Seattle

IF3 Features Wally Schnalle on drums and electronics, Hristo Vitchev on guitar and Dan Robbins on bass.

An offshoot of Wally's Idiot Fish group, this trio is evidence of the further evolution of Wally's technological and compositional boundary pushing style. Schnalle's compositions are fueled by the best of fusion traditions yet they are fresh and forward-looking. He also uses the latest computer/music technology to achieve a dream he has been striving to realize for decades of playing harmonic content as well as other sounds directly from his usual acoustic drum set. Intriguing compositions, virtuosic soloists and cutting edge tech come together to create an intriguing musical experience complete with projected audio reactive images.

"... fusion just doesn't get any better than this. it's most strongly recommended that you listen to this entire sonic extravaganza with headphones on, at least for the first sitting. I give Wally & his crew a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"
Rotcod Zzaj, Improvijazzation.com

"Working sound bytes into delicate infusions of soul, jazz, and electronica, Schnalle nourishes an integrated field of sound that at once evokes seventies nostalgia and progressive futurism." Tyran Grillo, AllAboutJazz.com

"Wally Schnalle has created a new level of sound for the next generation, stunning!" Brent Black, criticaljazz.com

"drummer Wally Schnalle found an innovative approach to jazz-combining his love for traditional jazz sounds with cutting-edge electronica and marrying them into his latest project, Idiot Fish. Schnalle, who's been known for decades in the South Bay as a phenomenal '70s-style jazz-fusion drummer, does it all in this project: he plays the drums while also controlling the programming on the computers and other electronic devices he's playing along with." Amulya Datla, SanJose.com

"Schnalle even projects visuals on a screen during performances. Prepare to have your mind blown." Aaron Carnes, Metroactive

"Schnalle mixes the sound of live jazz with programmed electronica and synth from his drum set, creating a new blend of funk, jazz and electronica." Thyra Phan SanJose.com