Elements Trio

A global chamber trio bridging Indian ragas, western minimalism, and contemporary improvisation — uniting George Brooks, Kala Ramnath, and Gwyneth Wentink in a new musical conversation.



Elements Trio represents a new standard in global chamber music, combining the unique talents of American saxophonist and composer George Brooks, north Indian violinist and vocalist Kala Ramnath, and Gwyneth Wentink.

This adventurous trio bridges genres and traditions, drawing inspiration from Indian ragas, western minimal music, and contemporary improvisation — unifying European, Indian, and American classical and improvisational aesthetics into a new musical conversation.

After their debut recording in 2012, a successful tour followed in 2013 with performances in Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. New material by Brooks and Ramnath has since evolved into the concept Alchemy of Happiness.

Kala Ramnath is considered the leading Hindustani violinist of her generation, descended from seven generations of musicians. George Brooks is acclaimed for bridging jazz and Indian classical music, with collaborations including Zakir Hussain, Terry Riley, and Yo-Yo Ma.