Heather Bentley Seattle, Washington
Seattle-based violist and composer Heather Bentley has trailblazed a career as one of the West Coast’s most visible improvisatory musicians, specializing in creating evocative atmospheres and textures. Her unabashedly experimental artistic output includes work with instruments like her electric 7 string and 5 string violins. Her ensembles utilize improvisation, electronics, and often both. ... more
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