LIVE MUSIC: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble

The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble () is, as its name suggests, an improvisational group. It never rehearses nor uses written music, and its lineup varies from performance to performance, so each performance is unique.

Fanoplane co-founder Bob Boilen (synthesizer); Jerry Busher (drums); Doug Kallmeyer (bass & electronics); Patrick Whitehead (horns); Dan Gutstein (spoken word); Brie Anderson (baritone guitar); Maya Renfro (violin & voice); Sarah Hughes (sax & flute); Sarah Paz Hyde (handpan & voice); Fanoplane co-founder Ted Zook (bass cello)..

Fanoplane is an improvisational ensemble; it never rehearses nor uses written music. Its lineup varies from performance to performance, so each performance is unique. There are no bands that sound similar; for an idea of the music that comes through Fanoplane, most of its performances have been recorded and are available for free download at

There are no bands that sound similar; for a deeper sense of the music that comes through Fanoplane, many past performances are archived and available for free download at:
Fanoplane Archive

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• Opening Set – Full Ensemble
• Bob Boilen Solo Set
• Sarah Marie Hughes & Jerry Busher Duo Set
• Maya Renfro & Ted Zook Set
• Closing Set – Full Ensemble

• Bob Boilen
• Doug Kallmeyer
• Jerry Busher
• Patrick Whitehead
• Dan Gutstein
• Sarah Hughes
• Maya Renfro
• Brie Anderson
• Sarah Paz Hyde
• Ted Zook

Fanoplane’s Patrick Whitehead and Ted Zook were both mentored by the late cellist and composer David Darling, whose influence continues to inspire the ensemble’s deeply intuitive and immersive approach to improvisation. Learn more about David Darling here:

• David Darling Official Site
• Echoes Tribute to David Darling
• ECM Records – David Darling
• Violinist.com Tribute
• Additional Tribute Article