Fantastic Merlins
Saint Paul, MN
Biography
Intensely cinematic and entirely unique, the rare beauty of Fantastic Merlins begins with the group's unusual blend of cello, bass, saxophone, and drums. Replete with stunning dynamics and melodies that range from playful to mournful, the resulting style encompasses avant-garde jazz and chamber music alike, as well as everything in between: classical-yet-contemporary experimentalism, complex rhythms, and breathtaking improvisation.