History Henry Threadgill's Zooid

Henry Threadgill's Zooid is a modern jazz ensemble led by flautist/saxophonist/composer Henry Threadgill, which formed in 2000 and first recorded in 2001. It has existed as a sextet and a quintet. Although frequently identified as "free jazz", their music is heavily composed.

The lineup on This Brings Us To, Volume 1 and This Brings Us To, Volume 2 is:

[*]Henry Threadgill - flute and alto sax

[*]Liberty Ellman - guitar

[*]José Davila - trombone and tuba

[*]Stomu Takeshi - bass guitar

[*]Elliot Humberto Kavee - drums

They have been joined live by Christopher Hoffman on cello.

The lineup on 2005's vinyl-only release Pop Start the Tape, Stop (recorded live in 2003) is:

Henry Threadgill - flute and hubkaphone

Liberty Ellman - guitar

Tarik Benbrahim - oud

José Davila - trombone and tuba

Dana Leong - cello

Elliot Humberto Kavee - drums

Cellist Rubin Kodheli replaced Oud player Tarik Benbrahim in 2006.

The earlier lineup on 2001's Up Popped the Two Lips is:

[*]Henry Threadgill - alto saxophone, flute

[*]Liberty Ellman - acoustic guitar

[*]Tarik Benbrahim - oud

[*]José Davila - tuba

[*]Dana Leong - cello

[*]Dafnis Prieto - drums

The debut performance of Zooid was September 2000 at the Knitting Factory in New York with the following lineup:

Henry Threadgill - alto saxophone, flute

Liberty Ellman - acoustic guitar

[*]Tarik Benbrahim - oud

[*]José Davila - tuba

[*]Tony Cedras - accordion

Dafnis Prieto - drums

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