Trio 3 July 18, 2010

TRIO 3 combines the distinct talents of three jazz masters with a steadfastly democratic approach to composition and improvisation. Deeply rooted in tradition-and taking inspiration from styles as diverse as ragtime, blues, avant-garde, and bebop-the group describes its sound as "futuristic music within the idiomatic continuum of jazz." Although for this performance the ensemble is without founding member Reggie Workman, their philosophy of playing as a single organic unit remains intact. On this occasion, bassist Mark Helias rounds out the group alongside the distinctive multi-reedist Oliver Lake and drummer Andrew Cyrille