A live set by bassist Mohini Dey and her quartet, bringing a mix of jazz, funk, and fusion. Known for placing the bass at the center of her sound, she performs alongside an international lineup of musicians. The show focuses on her original material and signature style, “The Dey Way.”

About the Show

This performance centers on Mohini Dey’s approach to music, where the bass moves beyond a supporting role to become the main voice. Her compositions and arrangements shift between jazz, funk, and fusion, with an emphasis on rhythmic complexity and dynamic range.

The set includes original works and instrumental pieces that highlight her evolving musical direction, shaped through years of international collaboration and performance.

Performers

Mohini Dey (Bass)
An Indian bassist who began playing at age three and performing by nine. She has worked with musicians including Louis Banks, Nitin Sawhney, Niladri Kumar, and Zakir Hussain. She has released her debut album Mohini Dey and was named one of Forbes India’s “30 Under 30” musicians.

Marco Cirigliano (Drums)
An Italian drummer and percussionist active in recording and touring since 2016. He has toured with artists including Nelly and Greg Howe, and has been collaborating with Mohini Dey since 2025.

Jonathan Mones (Saxophone)
A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer based in Dallas. A touring member of Ghost-Note, he has performed internationally and studied jazz at the University of North Texas.

Kash Iyengar (Keyboard)
An Indian keyboardist active on the international stage since 2016. He has performed at major events including NAMM Show and studied at Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship.

Song List

• Introverted Soul
• Meat Eater
• First Food Then You
• Coloured Goddess
• A B C Konakol
• The Dey Way
• Whammy Award
• Mohini Open Bass Solo
• Day By Dey
• In N Out

(Program subject to change)

Why Go

It’s a chance to hear a band built around the bass, not anchored by it. The set leans into rhythm and structure in a way that feels less like background groove and more like the main conversation. For anyone used to the bass staying in the shadows, this flips the perspective completely.