Penumbra formed in 2007 when sax man Craig Fernandez wanted to explore the boundaries of traditional jazz, rock, and funk. Hooking up with Adam Koltnow and Brad Butler, long time rhythm section partners from various projects, the band began to meld the various styles into a new form of power trio highlighted by the amazing use of electronic effects on the saxophone as well as a gritty backbeat.

Our CD, "In Orbit!", taken from a recording of our 3rd gig together, features original material as well as songs from Funkadelic, Robin Trower, Jimi Hendrix, and Ken Vandermark.  Listen to a few sound clips from the CD and let us know what you think!  All the music on the disc was recorded completely live with NO OVERDUBS.

Come enjoy us at one of our upcoming performances.

Thanks for checking out Penumbra!

(Penumbra)
Craig Fernandez: Tenor Sax & Saxello w/Electronic Effects
Adam Koltnow: Electric Bass
Brad Butler: Drum Kit