Sugar Bomb formed in the summer of 2023 & instantly began making a name for themselves as one of the few original modern jazz acts in Asheville, NC. In addition to pushing the boundaries of composition & improvisation, the trio actively performs around the WNC region. Be on the lookout for their newest project, “Sweet & Explosive, Vol. 1”, which will be out in June 2025!
Sugar Bomb is:
Jacob Bruner
Jacob Bruner is a multi-instrumentalist, improviser, & sonic explorer originally hailing from Raleigh, NC. Outside of Sugar Bomb, he can be found playing horns in Empire Strikes Brass & Black Sea Beat Society, as well as playing keys in the psycedelic bluegrass band Big Fur.
Eli Kahn
Eli Kahn is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, & improviser from South Bend, IN, now living in Asheville, NC. After graduating from Indiana University of South Bend in 2010 with degrees in both classical guitar performance & music theory, he transitioned into jazz/fusion & improvisatory music.
Outside of Sugar Bomb, he performs with his original duo After Ours, as well as releasing music with Secret Millionaire & his own solo project.
Joe Enright
Joe Enright is a drummer & producer from Miami, FL, where he studied jazz at the Frost School of Music. He is heavily influenced by early 2000s neo-soul, hip-hop, and sample-based electronic music. He brings an improvisational approach to blending these influences into whatever musical situation he finds himself in.
Outside of Sugar Bomb, he performs with Mood Ring, & releases solo music under the name Jophis.