Mon, Aug 12
|Paradiso Santa Fe
What The What - the "trio different".
Formed in 2013 by well-traveled Santa Fe natives Jon Gagan , J.Q. Whitcomb, and Robby Rothschild, the group fuses diverse elements of funk, jazz and world into a unique and compelling sound. Tickets $20, student and senior discounts $15
Time & Location
Aug 12, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
About The Event
What The What could be called the "trio different". Formed in 2013 by well-traveled Santa Fe natives Jon Gagan , J.Q. Whitcomb, and Robby Rothschild, the group fuses diverse elements of funk, jazz and world into a unique and compelling sound. With a style described as "earthy and inviting", they defy categorization while at the same time evoking the familiar with their original compositions. What the What’s eponymous CD was released in July 2015.
Bassist Jon Gagan is best known for his 30 + year association with renown guitarist Ottmar LIebert. In addition to playing bass on over 25 Liebert albums, (including several RIAA-certified gold and platinum and Grammy-nominated titles) Jon also scored a full-length string orchestra concert for Liebert. The show was performed by Liebert's trio along with The NM Philharmonic to a sold-out crowd at Popejoy Hall in March of 2023. As as a freelance sideman, Gagan has…