Projects
A list of bands, collaborations, and other music projects as a leader and regular sideman.
Killdeer Trio
Killdeer Trio is an instrumental trio co-led by bassist Evan Jagels, drummer Sebastian Green, and guitarist Wyatt Ambrose.
They play all original music written and arranged by the three members, and have recorded two albums since forming in 2022.
Read more at killdeertrio.com
WAT: Wyatt Ambrose Trio
The Wyatt Ambrose Trio (WAT) features a rotating cast of creative rhythm sections, each cultivating an engaging sonic experience for audience of all backgrounds. The WAT performs Ambrose originals, jazz standards, and reimagined popular music ranging from Big Thief to The Beatles.
Regular trio members include Sebastian Green, Lou Smaldone, Jason Emmond, Brad Monkell, Tarik Shah, Matt Niedbalski, Nick Anderson, Evan Jagels and more.
Yolanda Bush & the Cool Water Collective
Yolanda Bush is a singer and multi-instrumentalist based in Franklin NY.
The Cool Water Collective Band and Trio plays an eclectic mix of high energy jazz, blues, rock, funk , and more.
Read more at yolandabushmusic.com
Organ Party
Organ Party is a newly formed, casual collaboration between friends Conor Murphy, Evan Jagels, Sebastian Green, and Wyatt Ambrose. They rip on new and classic Hammond B3 repertoire with a real Hammond B3 organ.
Catch them at their bi-monthly residency at The B-Side Ballroom in Oneonta NY: March 15th 2025, May 17th, 2025
Avella-Ambrose & Associates
Not a lawfirm — a quintet/quartet co-led by saxophonist/composer Thom Avella and Wyatt Ambrose. They play original material by Avella and Ambrose, along with choice arrangements of favorite pop tunes and jazz standards.
Jagels-Ambrose Duo
Wyatt Ambrose and Evan Jagels have been performing regularly as a duo for nearly a decade. Whether interpreting jazz standards and reaching for new heights in free improvisation, their music reflects a deep synergy only possible between close collaborators.