Trombonist Shawn Bell’s playing has been called “soulful” and “captivatingly quirky.” While straight-ahead Jazz has been the guiding force throughout much of his career, Bell’s new group, Paper Canaries, explores music well outside of that tradition. Drawing inspiration from 90s alternative bands, progressive rock groups, and jam bands, Bell has assembled musicians and material that expand the boundaries of what a trombonist “should” play.