About
Dreamroot is a band/musical collective from Durham NC. The performance style combines pre-written and improvised sections, creating what Indy Week calls "One of the distinctive strains of the Durham jazz scene, melding R&B forms with modern jazz solos that all fit nicely into the length of a longish pop song." Dreamroot released their debut album Phases in May of 2020, hoping to put out positive energy during a dark time. The album Phases was collectively composed and arranged by the members of Dreamroot.
Dreamroot has performed at venues and festivals across the east coast and has had appearances on PBS. The band consists of Theous Jones (drums), Ittai Korman (acoustic and electric bass), and Joe MacPhail (piano and keyboards).


Theous Jones
They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this Musician. An inspirational artist, Theous Terryel Jones has earned his reputation as a talented drummer, educator, clinician, and skillful performer. From live gigs to studio sessions and more, Theous continues to touch fans around the world with his distinct and enjoyable musical style.
Joe Macphail
Joe MacPhail is a keyboardist, drummer, producer, songwriter, and composer. Born in Durham NC, Joe's musicianship reflects the identity of a globalized world, combining all musical genres into a personal, emotive, uncompromising, and moving style. Joe's musical style exists somewhere in the continuum of Derek Trucks, D'Angelo, Flying Lotus, The Punch Brothers, John Hiatt, and Hiatus Kaiyote. Joe plays keyboards with dreamRoot, and is constantly inspired by the musical synergy found within.