Executive Tea Set

Art in the cafe...

Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Executive Tea Set came together in 2005 to explore the special textures created by pairing piano and vibraphone in the front line of a jazz band. ETS-s repertoire brings together works by the masters of the hard-bop era with an equal number of mathy yet lyrical original compositions. The performance of some new material at this event may elicit comments such as: -I know I know this song, but I just can-t quite place it-.especially as performed in a jazz setting by Executive Tea Set.- To which you may choose to add: --the finest jazz band in all the land!- Or words to that effect.

Geoff Brady - Vibraphone
Mark Siegenthaler - Piano
Brad Townsend - Bass
Michael Brenneis - Drums