ASPHALT
In December 2023, an idea was formed to write songs based on experiences and stories from lives long past. Those various experiences help shape you into the person you are now. But in a larger text, the backdrop of those memories are the cities/towns you were in, that easily contributed to the overall experience.
All of the songs on the album have been inspired by places that I’ve visited, either as a musician or just growing up that have had an impact upon my life. And sometimes, the asphalt that got me there.
The project is rooted in jazz-fusion, with heavy nods to Stanley Clarke, Return to Forever, Weather Report and Bob James.
The musicians that join me on this project also vary widely from how long we’ve known each other, where we’ve met and the types of musical projects we’ve worked together on.
JON MOODY
Jonathan Moody’s musical resume reads like a road trip itinerary. From touring Europe in an orchestra, standing onstage at the Telluride Jazz Festival, solo bass guitar performances around the US and a very liberal amount of rock gigs in dive bars, Moody remains mobile by playing for whoever asks first.
Moody currently navigates between Kalamazoo-based cover band, KiND, Music Director at Unity of Kalamazoo as well as regular pit musician in the SW Michigan theatre scene. Moody brings a strong foundation and genre authenticity to each and every gig.
At home in Kalamazoo, MI, Moody is a dad, coffee and taco enthusiast and occasional cartoonist/illustrator.
In December 2023, an idea was formed to write songs based on experiences and stories from lives long past. Those various experiences help shape you into the person you are now. But in a larger text, the backdrop of those memories are the cities/towns you were in, that easily contributed to the overall experience.
All of the songs on the album have been inspired by places that I’ve visited, either as a musician or just growing up that have had an impact upon my life. And sometimes, the asphalt that got me there.
The project is rooted in jazz-fusion, with heavy nods to Stanley Clarke, Return to Forever, Weather Report and Bob James.
The musicians that join me on this project also vary widely from how long we’ve known each other, where we’ve met and the types of musical projects we’ve worked together on.
JON MOODY
Jonathan Moody’s musical resume reads like a road trip itinerary. From touring Europe in an orchestra, standing onstage at the Telluride Jazz Festival, solo bass guitar performances around the US and a very liberal amount of rock gigs in dive bars, Moody remains mobile by playing for whoever asks first.
Moody currently navigates between Kalamazoo-based cover band, KiND, Music Director at Unity of Kalamazoo as well as regular pit musician in the SW Michigan theatre scene. Moody brings a strong foundation and genre authenticity to each and every gig.
At home in Kalamazoo, MI, Moody is a dad, coffee and taco enthusiast and occasional cartoonist/illustrator.
The only thing as good as the show? The drink you have after
GRAB A BITE, BEFORE OR AFTER
A few short steps from Midtown is One Twenty Three—our neighborly New American Tavern, serving hearty dishes with modern flare.
