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Matt Slocum's Trio from New York
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Location:
Beatniq Jazz Club
Featuring:
Matt Slocum (Drums), Danny Grissett (Piano), Darek Oles (Bass) Award winning New York drummer and composer Matt Slocum is quickly emerging as one of the leading double threat jazz artists of his generation. Joining him will be top-flight pianist Danny Grissett (Tom Harrell, Jeremy Pelt, Vincent Herring) and bassist Darek Oles (Brad Mehldau Trio, Pat Metheny, Charles Lloyd). Slocum's trio, which has earned a reputation as one of the premier modern, yet swinging emerging ensembles in jazz today, will be exploring music from his new recording After the Storm. Slocum's compositions have recently been recognized with grants from the American Music Center, the Puffin Foundation, and Meet the Composer. His trio has been featured throughout North America and Europe and venues such as Yoshi's, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Saratoga Jazz Festival, the Blue Note, and the Earshot Jazz Festival.
“As a followup to his outstanding debut as a leader, Portraits, drummer-composer Matt Slocum settles into a rare telepathy ... on this enchanting trio outing. A tastefully polyrhythmic drummer with a penchant for melodicism on the kit…” -JazzTimes
“The solid interaction of the trio and the versatility of each musician fill the tracks with life. Layered richness is at the heart of the music.” -Downbeat
“The man has found his drumming voice, and at an early age!” -Peter Erskine
"After an auspicious debut in 2009 with Portraits, the drummer-composer continues mining a thoughtful, tastefully tweaked seam in modern jazz on a new trio album After The Storm." -Los Angeles Times
“Matt Slocum has emerged as one of the great young drummers in New York City, and therefore all of jazz." -Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Richly textured, hard swinging modern jazz.” -Time Out London
“Some of the most exciting piano, bass and drum work you'll hear since E.S.T."
-Jazz Journal UK
“The real thing… Slocum has an expressive, light touch, reminiscent of Paul Motian’s percussive poetry, but Slocum’s lyrical writing has also gained major notice… a serious young talent on the rise.” -Sacramento Bee
“An amazing new album… Slocum has emerged as a star of his generation, a double-threat performer and award-winning composer whose compositions build on the past and expand into the future… After the Storm is what jazz is meant to be.” -New Times SLO
“I am confident After the Storm will remain on my list of favorites for 2011… and simply on my list of favorite piano trios for the foreseeable future. Matt Slocum’s talents as a drummer are undeniable, but his talents as composer and arranger truly set him apart from most of his peers, regardless of instrument.” -Jazz Police
