Josh Setala, Nate Gilbreath and Alan Jones formed The Playground Trio during their years at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Together, they explore original compositions and standard repertoire with open ears, daring improvisation, and a lighthearted spirit.
Jones is an in-demand bassist and Mr. Tipple’s regular, performing with the who’s-who of the San Francisco jazz scene almost every night. Gilbreath is a virtuosic trombonist living in Los Angeles, where he is a member of the next class at the celebrated Herbie Hancock Institute. Setala is a drummer based in New York City, who performs around the country with bands such as Ripple Æffect, Keefer & The Romance, Williams*, and Arissa.
