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The Trio
In 2004, three San Francisco Bay Area musicians decided to create a rhythm section devoted to their own compositions and individualized arrangements of standards. After recording its studio demo in 2005, “THE TRIO” began a series of public performances in clubs (i.e.,
(DB-3) in October 2007.
CURT MOORE, drums, has over 100 recordings and an instructional DVD to his credit. He has performed with artists such as the Count Basie Band, Joyce Cooling, John Clayton, Bruce Forman, Andy Narrell, Pete Escovedo, Jimmy Heath, and Jackie and Roy. Mr. Moore co-leads his own 5 piece Latin Jazz group Soul Sauce. He is currently on the teaching staff at the Jazz School in Berkeley, California. Contact Curt at www.curtmoore.com.
CHUCK BENNETT, acoustic bass, has toured with Louis Bellson, the Beach Boys, and Maynard Ferguson. In California, he has played with Tom Scott and Art Pepper. He has extensive recording experience in Los Angeles and San Francisco for films, commercials, live theatre, and live radio. He is an accomplished bass trombonist with the Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. Contact Chuck at BuckChennett@sbcglobal.net.
DENNY BERTHIAUME, piano, grew up outside Washington D.C. and Chicago. He is the only non-California native in the group although San Francisco is his home. He has performed with Bobby McFerrin, Diane Schuur, and Ed Thigpen. He recorded 4 albums as co-leader of the successful fusion group Solar Plexus. He has appeared at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Russian River Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, and San Miguel de Allende International Jazz Festival. He is emeritus professor in literature and music at Foothill College in Los Altos, California, and a published playwright. Contact Denny at www.dennyberthiaume.com.
Audio Samples:
Daddy, What is God's Last Name
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