Nondualism Trio presents Nosferatu Funk

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$15 admission / 7pm doors / 7:30 start / seated & standing The Boston-based progressive jazz group Nondualism Trio presents "Nosferatu Funk" at the Lilypad! Featuring Mark Tipton (trumpet), James Heazlewood-Dale (bass), and Paul July Joseph (drums), Nondualism Trio will be playing original works, including Mark's compositions from their upcoming album, "Nosferatu Funk." The set will include: "Paraconsistent Refractions," "Walk-A-Seven Ghost Dance," "Lithospheric Waltz," "Cosmic Dust Groove Thang," "Into the Wilderness," "Slow Burn," "Nosferatu Funk," a pair of musical "Mantras," and more! Expect deep grooves, musical complexity, and synergistic ensemble playing. Nondualism Trio is a Boston-based progressive jazz trio that includes Mark Tipton on trumpet, James Heazlewood-Dale on bass, and Paul July Joseph on drums. Mark is originally from Maine, James is originally from Australia, and Paul is from Haiti. Nondualism Trio was formed in 2025 and in February 2026 they recorded their first album at Q Division Studios in Cambridge, MA, featuring Mark’s original compositions. They have recently performed at The Lilypad in Cambridge, The Drake in Amherst, and NEC’s Pierce Hall. The ensemble’s name, Nondualism Trio, is derived from the Indian philosophy that views reality as an interconnected whole, devoid of dualistic thinking, whereby awareness can be experienced beyond conceptual thought. It is this state of mind that Nondualism Trio seeks to embody when they are performing together: collectively open-minded in their improvisations to carry the music wherever it wants to go, and free from judgements and intuited mental road-blocks. Their music is both structured and open. The three members of Nondualism Trio are all rising talents in jazz, and are all active musicians on the Boston scene, seasoned touring musicians, and devoted teachers (Mark at NEC, James at Brandeis, and Paul through his private studio). James and Mark have recently toured Turkey, Cypress, and the…