YEAH NO
artist booking etc.
OGs of the NYC Jazz & New Music Underground
Before genre-blurring became a buzzword and boundary-pushing a branding strategy, Yeah NO was already redefining jazz on their own terms—authentic, dynamic, and unapologetically original. Initially convened in the mid-90s as an experiment in decoding and scoring group improvisations, the band—led by saxophonist and clarinetist Chris Speed (The Bad Plus) alongside Jim Black, Skúli Sverrisson, and trumpeter Cuong Vu, crafted an unconventional book of music that fused jazz, rock, Eastern folk, and minimalism, together pushing the NYC jazz and new music underground into new territory.
Thriving in New York City’s late 90s underground scene, Yeah NO toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe, establishing a vital legacy through four influential recordings, including Swell Henry (2004) and Emit (2000).
Now, two decades later, Yeah NO returns with the same deep musical connection, fearless ensemble playing, and intensity that defined their early sound!
Featuring an all-star lineup of innovators:
Chris Speed
Tenor saxophone and clarinet visionary, equally at home in expressive lyricism and post-bop abstraction.Jim Black
Drummer, electronic experimentalist, rhythmic architect; a foundational voice in NYC’s avant-jazz drumming vocabulary.Cuong Vu
Trumpeter known for blistering sonics and lyrical intensity, blending noise, jazz, and ambient textures with fearless grace.Skúli Sverrisson
Bassist, composer, and sonic innovator whose genius and unique approach have left a profound mark on contemporary music.
For bookings and press inquiries, please contact
skirl@skirlrecords.com
music links
Swell Henry
Emit
Sound Cloud
responsible agents
Saudades Europe
Booking Euro
LINEUP:
Yeah No:
Chris Speed - tenor saxophone clarinet, Jim Black - drums,
Cuong Vu - trumpet, Skúli Sverrisson - bass
2027 tour
US MAR 2027
Euro MAY 2027
2026 Schedule
April 11 Saturday Philadelphia Solar Myth
April 12 Sunday Brooklyn Sultan Room
April 14 Tuesday Chicago Constellation
April 15 Wednesday Seattle BabaYaga
April 17 Friday Los Angeles Zebulon
August 20-23 SAALFELDEN Int Jazz Festival Saalfelden Austria
music links
Swell Henry
Emit
Soundcloud