Still Life

Still Life is a new music quintet based in Denver, Colorado. A dynamic collective playing original instrumental music, the group is dedicated to performing new works and collaborative art as an active part of the Denver scene. Still Life plays with a unique, singular style that blurs genre lines, honoring the tradition of improvisational music while also drawing inspiration from new chamber music, folk, and rock.

The group and their music has been described as “thoughtful,” “introspective,” and “moving,” with an inimitable style and quiet intensity. Made up of award-winning composers and freelance players, Still Life is strongly influenced by other contemporary new music groups, including Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band, Aaron Parks’ Little Big, Ron Miles, and Ambrose Akinmusire.

Their debut album, introducing, features 7 original compositions by members of the group, ranging from straight-ahead swing to rock fusion and free improvisation.