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The As-Is Ensemble: React1

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Armed with solid musicianship and a spiritual belief in music, the As-Is Ensemble brings their mix of original compositions and occasional covers to venues up and down the East coast. On react, the collaborative demonstrates a variety of styles and combinations which are all to be taken “as-is."

The two-toned opener, “Acceptance," features the Latin percussion of North Carolina School of The Arts alums John C.B. Wilson and Troy Pierce along with the sambaed guitar and piano of Long Islander ...

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Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble Release "Turned On Turned Up"

Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble Release "Turned On Turned Up"

Source: Powderfinger Promotions

Touted “Generation Next” by Billboard Magazine during their first ever New York City performance, Michael Bellar and the AS-IS Ensemble seem to defy description as they take the stage. This ber-hip electro-acoustic group blends sounds from jazz, rock and world percussion into their own unique form of alt-jazz. As the former house band for the legendary BLUE NOTE club, the band has spent years refining their chops to a level near perfection and has shared the stage with artists like ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

React1

Athena Jazz
2003

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React1

Athena Jazz
1998

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