Page 58 - ION Indie Magazine JulyAugust 2018 Issue

CHROME ELS is a trio comprised of
some of the most intense in-demand
musicians in Philly, featuring Lionel
Forrester, Jr on drums, Eric Whatley
on bass, and Simon Martinez on
guitar. All of them are masterful on
their own and collectively they push
boundaries of funk, jazz, or wherever
else they take it. Improvisation is
fundamental among performers
you’ll find at a jazz fest, but Chrome
Els collectively improvises on another
level – following each other tightly as
they lay down a texture and a
groove that will push you around in
its rhythm. And one of the best parts
is to watch how much fun they have
doing it! Each of them are exciting
musicians to watch and together,
they are clearly having a blast --
which is refreshing when done by
such high talent.
https://chromeels.bandcamp.com/