It’s hard to define the relationship between the music and the performer, especially in a live performance. As a solo performer, there’s a sense of connectedness and flow when the music comes straight from you with no one else influencing what you do. It’s pure. It can be a lot of work. It is extremely rewarding. I love performing solo.
But the trio is a different challenge and opportunity. You may have seen me perform with percussionists Ricardo Monzon and more recently Keita Ogawa in a duo show. I’m now adding a bassist to the mix. Lenny Stallworth, a very talented but busy bassist has helped me in the past, and hopefully in the future. I just started rehearsing with Rob Soper, a young talented musician who will do his first live show with me and Keita on Nov 18.
The trio is an amazing unit. Not to take away from larger bands, but a trio is small enough that every individual’s contribution is easily perceived, with a dramatic effect on the overall performance. You can enjoy both the precisely executed and different disciplines of each artist while taking in the ensemble performance.
I hope you enjoy my trio and I would love to hear your thoughts once you’ve had a chance to see us perform.
Be well.