Mark Dresser — bass
Matt Wilson — drums
Myra Melford — piano
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What makes this trio of equals unique is its ability to integrate disparate forms with a singularly organic sensibility. Unbound by notions of genre or style, Trio M's sophomore effort, The Guest House, expands on its stellar 2006 debut, Big Picture (Cryptogramophone), encapsulating myriad moods that range from atmospheric impressionism to abstract expressionism. Unfettered diversity is the Trio's key attribute, and although the threesome's vigorous exchanges are immediately appealing, it's only one facet of their talents. The Guest House offers an impressive overview of Trio M's capabilities, from the introspective musings of Melford's Rumi poetry-inspired "Even Birds Have Homes (to return to)" to the gospelized fervor of Wilson's rousing Albert Ayler tribute, "Al." Liberally informed by past traditions and bolstered by spirited interplay, Melford, Dresser and Wilson's thrillingly unpredictable performances update the venerable piano trio tradition with bold invention.
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Troy Collins, AllAboutJazz.com |
Trio M
Active since 2006, this all-star jazz collective with bassist Mark Dresser and drummer Matt Wilson has toured all around the world and recorded two critically acclaimed releases, The Big Picture (Cryptogramophone, 2007) and The Guest House (Enja/Yellowbird, 2012). Critics have described the group as "a magnificent unit" (Owen McNally, Hartford Courant), "an extremely empathetic union" (Mike Shanley, JazzTimes), "a trio with high ambitions and impressive reach" (Daniel Spicer, Jazzwise) and "three versatile progressive-jazz luminaries with decades of respective experience" (Time Out New York). AllAboutjazz.com's Troy Collins adds, "Melford, Dresser and Wilson's thrillingly unpredictable performances update the venerable piano trio tradition with bold invention."
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