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trio DEF performs and composes contemporary jazz that reflects a broad range of influences from free improvisation to more composed forms, from atmospheric soundscapes to more earthy expressions. A compelling, original ensemble sound rooted in late-sixties/early-seventies experimentation fused with European-style texturalism. Formed in 2012, trio DEF has showcased at university concerts, masterclasses, live radio/internet “simulcasts" & jazz festivals. Featuring musicians born & raised in Canada’s national capital, the busy player/educators have just released their debut recording (Drouin/Eagles/Froman) on the TetraArtist imprint. Among their many influences: Gateway (John Abercrombie/Dave Holland/Jack Dejohnette), Miroslav Vitous, David Torn, Tony Williams’ Lifetime & New Lifetime, Terje Rypdal.
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Meet Wayne Eagles: Wayne Eagles is Canadian guitarist/educator known for his unique guitar style, which incorporates diverse influences from textural soundscapes and free jazz to old school fusion and progressive rock. Wayne has played live and in the studio with a long list of local and internationally known musicians including Adam Nussbaum, Ken Rosser, Lee Fish, Rob Frayne, Mike Milligan and T Bruce Wittet. He is a long-time performance instructor and ensemble director for the Music program at ...
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Based in Canada, with members resident in Ottawa, Montreal and New York City, Trio DEF overcomes logistical hurdles to create some mighty fine guitar trio jazz and jazz-rock on their eponymous debut. Bassist Marc-Andre Drouin, a completely unfamiliar name to me, plays the plugged-in variant with the elasticity and warmth of an acoustic bassist. He is quite a find. Drouin's playing during a masterclass at Carleton University's School for Studies in Art and Culture, where guitarist Wayne Eagles teaches and ...
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Groove-laden tracks, textural scenarios, and multi-hued passages are all front and center on (Drouin/Eagles/Froman)—the debut album from trio \ DEF. The cooperative threesome of bassist Marc-Andre Drouin, guitarist Wayne Eagles, and drummer Ian Froman digs deep, delivering music that’s alternately menacing and disarming, barbed and beautiful, and patient and restless. High-octane jams, earthy encounters, and airy ideals all come to the fore at one time or another as this band takes flight on this compelling date. The members of trio ...
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2015 Ottawa Jazz Festival: "Spearheaded by Ottawa’s outstanding guitarist and improviser Wayne Eagles, this group brings together two other fantastic artists from New York City and Montreal. Marc-Andre Drouin is a Berkley educated bassist currently living in Montreal, having spent time in Boston and Los Angeles. Wayne Eagles is a long-time performance instructor and ensemble director for the Music program at Carleton University in Ottawa, who has worked with such artists as Billy Kilson and Adam Nussbaum, with many acclaimed recordings. NYC’s Ian Froman was mentored by Elvin Jones and Miroslav Vitous
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trio DEF
Location: Ottawa
Instrument: Band / ensemble / orchestra
Formed: 2012
