Kid Koala

Watch as a team of 14 performers bring this story to life simultaneously on stage and screen. The Storyville Mosquito incorporates miniature sets, live puppetry, cinematography, and live music by Kid Koala and a string trio. Each show is performed, filmed, projected and scored in real time. A funny, emotive, Chaplin-esque live theatre experience that’s fun for the entire family. Kid Koala and team return to SFJAZZ with this captivating, funny and heart-warming story about chasing your dreams and finding your voice. Eric San, a.k.a. Kid Koala, is a Montreal-based scratch DJ, film composer, theatre producer and visual artist. He has released 6 solo albums, and worked on multiple collaborations and soundtracks. He has toured with Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Beastie Boys and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. He has collaborated with Gorillaz, Deltron 3030 and produced the Music To Draw To album series featuring vocalists Emilíana Torrini and Trixie Whitley. He has composed music for The National Film Board of Canada, Cartoon Network, Sesame Street, Adult Swim, The Winter Olympic Games, and contributed to musical scores of several films including The Great Gatsby, Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and Looper. He has created music for several video games, including the complete soundtrack to the award-winning multi platform video game Floor Kids. He has written and illustrated the award-winning graphic novels, Nufonia Must Fall and Space Cadet.