“‘Bending And Breaking’ is percussionist and composer Aaron Staebell's debut as a bandleader; a debut filled with energy, enthusiasm, and invention, signaling the appearance of yet another talented newcomer on the scene. …

… As well as musical ability, ‘Bending And Breaking’ demonstrates Staebell's welcome sense of humor. It's in his sleeve notes... and in titles like "Nobody Reads Your Blog." It's also in the music, such as the jaunty fairground organ that suddenly appears midway through ‘Grumbleboxx.’ Surprises like that give ‘Bending And Breaking’ added spark, and make Staebell's emerging presence doubly welcome.”
– Bruce Lindsat, AllAboutJazz

Ten years ago, drummer Aaron Staebell assembled a powerhouse group of fellow Eastman School of Music classmates to record what became a locally beloved record, Bending And Breaking.

With all five original band members together in the same city for the first time in a decade, Bop Shop Records is proud to host this special 10-year reunion show featuring some spectacular home-grown talent. Armed with new skills, experience, and taste, the group is poised to tackle familiar tunes with fresh ears.

Featuring:
Aaron Staebell - drums
Dave Chisholm - trumpet
Chris Ziemba - piano
Ben Thomas - bass
Doug Stone - tenor sax