Drummer I-Jay Strickland is performing at Half Note in Athens from October 23rd to 26th with his trio, Trilogy. The group features bassist Reggie Washington and British saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch. Strickland discussed his musical journey and the unique sound of the group in an interview with "Vima." He also spoke about the challenges of releasing an album independently, without the backing of a record label. Furthermore, Strickland expressed concerns regarding the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence on the music industry. The performance promises to showcase the freedom and joy inherent in jazz music at the renowned Athens venue, Half Note.