ARC Trio Is An Arc De Triomphe

Source: Karen Frieske
August 29, 2018
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Low-end powerhouse and former Yellowjacket backbone, Jimmy Haslip collaborates with Scott Kinsey (Tribal Tech) and Hungarian superstar and session guru Gerg? Borlai to create the best jazz release of this decade. ARC Trio features guest appearances by Vinnie Colaiuta, Gary Novak, Steve Tavaglione and Judd Miller and delivers unbelievably listenable virtuosity.

Jimmy Haslip, Scott Kinsey, Gergö Borlai

About the Band

Jimmy Haslip

bass
b.1951

" data-original-title="" title="">Jimmy Haslip was a founding member and 32-year band mate of The

" data-original-title="" title="">Yellowjackets Mr. Haslip has been nominated for 22 Grammy awards and has won 3. Over his 50+ years of playing, he has contributed to the biggest names in music over a plethora of genres. To list a few:

Jazz: Al Jarreau, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Bill Evans, Randy Brecker, Toots Thielemans
Smooth Jazz: David Sanborn, Kenny G, Michael Bolton, The Rippingtons
Fusion: The Yellowjackets, Peter Erskine, Bela Fleck, Jeff Lorber,? Allan Holdsworth and Alan Pasqua
Rock: Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart, George Harrison, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jerry Garcia, Joe Walsh, Tommy Bolin and Gary Wright
Pop: Randy Newman, Bruce Hornsby, Kenny Loggins, Dusty Springfield,? Gino Vannelli and?Herb Alpert
Soul: Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Anita Baker and?Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Blues:?Robben Ford, Oz Noy, Robert Cray and?Harvey Mandel

A two-decade veteran of Tribal Tech, one of the most influential electric jazz groups, keyboard wizard

Scott Kinsey

keyboards

" data-original-title="" title="">Scott Kinsey has worked with many of the world��s greatest musicians including Scott Henderson, John McLaughlin, Oz Noy, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Gary Willis, Mike Stern, Matthew Garrison, Michael Landau, Nicholas Payton, Hadrien Feraud, Louis Cole, Tim Lefevbre, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers and many others. He is considered a prot��g�� of jazz icon Joe Zawinul, with whom he collaborated for several years.

Hungarian drummer

Gergo Borlai

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Gergo Borlai began playing at age 3 and has appeared on more than 300 albums. Since 2012, Mr. Borlai is a professor at the Liceu Academy/Jazz Departement in Barcelona and has received two-lifetime achievement awards, the Golden Drumstick Prize and the Artisjus Lifetime Achievement Award in Hungary. He has played with greats such as Al DiMeola and Hiram Bullock.

About ARC Trio

ARC Trio opens with “Owosso" as Mr. Borlai places the listener under his spell with a rhythmic trance-like groove. Slowly, Mr. Haslip enters with his hypnotic response in lock-step with Scott Kinsey's subtle assurance on keys. When asked about Arc Trio, Mr. Haslip says, “I wrote music that deals with deeper emotional experiences...searching for knowledge and opening my awareness of a world in need". Certainly, a song like “Owosso" fits this bill and is timely in these contentious times.

The dynamic flow of ARC Trio leads followers skillfully to track four, “Viera", a song about Mr. Haslip's mother. At this point, the core trio makes an introduction to guests that need no introduction. The soulful strength of Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck, many others) on drums and Latin fusion hero Steve Tavaglione (Jorge Strunz, Eduardo Del Barrio, Dave Weckl, Sly & The Family Stone, Steve Winwood) on flute. This powerful tribute starts with distinct Latin rhythm and brings in Mr. Tavaglione' soaring injections. It is chaotic at first before locking in tightly and fusing genres and styles. The interplay of flute and keyboard melody is masterful on the palette of constantly evolving drum and bass improvisation.

ARC Trio is the biggest sound you will hear this year. The fusion of gratifying sounds feels and styles leaves one satisfied yet craving more. When asked about live performances relating to this masterpiece, Jimmy Haslip exclaimed without hesitation, “ROCK THE HOUSE". Hold on...it's going to be a wild ride!

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