Before genre-blurring became a buzzword and boundary-pushing a branding strategy, Yeah NO was already redefining jazz on their own terms—authentic, dynamic, and unapologetically original. Initially convened in the mid-90s as an experiment in decoding and scoring group improvisations, the band—led by saxophonist and clarinetist Chris Speed (The Bad Plus) alongside Jim Black, Skúli Sverrisson, and trumpeter Cuong Vu, crafted an unconventional book of music that fused jazz, rock, Eastern folk, and minimalism, together pushing the NYC jazz and new music underground into new territory.
Thriving in New York City’s late 90s underground scene, Yeah NO toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe, establishing a vital legacy through four influential recordings, including Swell Henry (2004) and Emit (2000).
Now, two decades later, Yeah NO returns with the same deep musical connection, fearless ensemble playing, and intensity that defined their early sound!
CHRIS SPEED YEAH NO
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Chris Speed, tenor sax
Jim Black, drums
Skuli Sverrisson, bass
Cuong Vu, trumpet
Jim Black, drums
Skuli Sverrisson, bass
Cuong Vu, trumpet
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