Jazz with Blutonic, Wine with Vinideus February 23, 2008

blutonic is a stylistically adroit trio of musicians who ply the jazz idiom through a curious filter of pop, Latin and avant-garde sensibilities.

blutonic features Bob Smith on drums, Larry Olson on piano, & Mark Niemann-Ross on bass. (They came perilously close to naming the new group BLaM - you'll figure it out...) They're also known for bringing in the occasional guest soloist to expand their musical vocabulary. This spry Southeast Portland trio sprouted from a series of neighborhood holiday parties - and after rave reviews from family and friends, they now boldly expand their vision to include performing for complete strangers.

Official Website: http://www.blutonic.net