Shawn Conley Quartet performed a combination of original compositions and explored works from the Great American Songbook in June 2025 as part of our multi-platform event series "Live from the Atherton." Sponsored by HMSA.
Hawaiʻi-born bassist and composer Shawn Conley grew up loving all types of music. This love of diversity of sound developed into a career that straddles many genres. He has been a member of the Silk Road Ensemble (founded by Yo-Yo Ma) for 10 years and is a member of the Brooklyn-based chamber orchestra The Knights. Recently, he won the principal bass position in the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Shawn will be releasing his first solo bass record this year, pairing Bach’s first cello suite with freely improvised pieces, exploring the connection between the two worlds.
Recorded live in the Atherton Performing Arts Studio.
Members: Shawn Conley, Bass
Abe Lagrimas Jr., Drums
Jonny Lam, Guitar
Gustavo D’Amico, Saxophone
Song list: 0:00 First Light
8:10 The Driver and the Jockey
16:16 Final Bossa
23:24 Blues to You
32:34 Destroying a Tiger Lilly
40:00 Shred Shed
46:20 Flying Minas’
54:27 Mood Swings
1:02:07 Darn That Dream
1:10:28 First light Blues
Live From the Atherton is Hawai‘i Public Radio’s flagship multi-platform event series, featuring music performances and community gatherings at our Atherton Studio. Sponsored by HMSA
HPR is here to serve the people of Hawai‘i through informing, inspiring and connecting, and Live From the Atherton is another way we are staying committed to our mission.
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