Yea Big is Stefen Robinson. Stefen has been recording and performing as Yea Big since around 2005. Some work is solo; some is with Kid Static (kidstatic.com). Stefen's other projects include a 4-piece instrumental "post-jazz" group called Disorganizer (disorganizerband.com/) and a meditation-based improvisational group called Shoshin Trio (shoshintrio.bandcamp.com). Stefen is a father, partner, teacher, musician, pacifist, anarchist-socialist, Zen Buddhist. The Hand and the Moon is the first duo recording from Yea Big and Tatsu Aoki, two improvised sets on their favorite instruments: bass clarinet (Yea Big), shamisen (Tatsu Aoki, Part One), and bass (Tatsu Aoki, Part Two). Its floating, nighttime vibes showcase a comfortable conversation between two musicians who are loving the process of getting acquainted. The Hand and The Moon, Part One will be available in digital format from FPE Records May 24, 2024.