momentum
Mystic, kinetic, clear and deep – Momentum is united by the joy and freedom of jazz communicated through the sounds that pulse along the airwaves of today and tomorrow. A New York based collective in pursuit of becoming more human by drawing forth compassion, empathy and courage in listeners.
The collective consists of band leader Grady Tesch (vibes), Kobi Abcede (drums), Jared Beckstead-Craan (bass), Joy Hanson (vocals), and Noah Rott (keys). Each member continues to reach a deeper flow of artistry while pushing and testing the boundaries within music, striving to play the unknown and uncomfortable. Looking out into the horizon, reaching to serve the music and the moment, while always coming home in the end.
Momentum recently released their debut EP, ‘Aséna,’ which has been met with great excitement. The release, included their hit song “The Changes”, featuring JSWISS, as well as two new songs, “Naima” and “August”.
The Collective has recently performed at Sō Percussion, Bar LunÀtico, and the Quincy Street Stoop Festival. Additionally. they performed at Producer Mondays as a featured artist and are looking forward to upcoming summer performances, including their next show at Bar LunÀtico on June 20th and the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival on June 22nd in Wilmington, Delaware.
