Perpetual Motion is a Denver-based duo featuring violinist Josie Quick and guitarist Tom Carleno. Together, they create original instrumental music rooted in groove, melody, and connection. They draw heavily from jazz influences while blending in elements of folk and global rhythms. Their sound is shaped by the natural interplay between violin and acoustic guitar—conversational, rhythmic, and always responsive in the moment.
With more than three decades of performing together, Josie and Tom have built a musical partnership defined by intuition and collaboration. Their compositions favor strong melodic ideas and evolving rhythmic textures, allowing each performance to feel alive, with space for improvisation and interaction. The result is music that moves fluidly between energetic passages and more reflective, cinematic moments.
Based in Colorado, Perpetual Motion has performed at festivals, concert series, and intimate venues throughout the region and beyond, earning a reputation for engaging live shows that invite audiences into a shared listening experience.
Their recordings have received international recognition, including the 2020 Peace Song Award for Best Jazz, along with nominations for the Zone Music Award for Best Acoustic Instrumental Album and the One World Music Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental. Their music has also been featured on terrestrial, internet, and satellite radio, as well as placements on The Learning Channel (TLC), Discovery, and Netflix.
At its core, Perpetual Motion is about musical conversation—two musicians listening closely, responding in real time, and creating music that feels both grounded and exploratory.
