Tessa Brickman is one half of the bi-coastal duo Caballito Negro, along with multi-percussionist Terry Longshore, it is known for its creative and compelling performances, and draws their name (“dark little horse”) from Federico García Lorca’s poem, Canción de Jinete (1860). Their first recording, the EP Songlines (2016), was praised for its “absolutely gorgeous tone”, “understated virtuosity” (Joshua Cheek) and being “expertly produced and played” (NFA Quarterly), featuring the music of William Kraft, David P. Jones and Ivan Trevino. Their work features numerous music collaborations, commissions and arrangements. However, Caballito Negro also composes as a duo, synthesizing their eclectic musical dialects. Their work as resident artists has been featured at the Ashland Independent Film Festival, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Festival of New American Music, Britt Music & Arts Festival, as well as in many university, theater, and house concerts in the U.S. www.caballitonegro.com