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Inverted Tango
The Holland Court Jazz Trio
Label: Composers Concordance Records
Released: 2026
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Tracks
Inverted Tango; Hi-Ya; Phrygian Natural Six; A Flower is a Lovesome Thing; Invisible Enemy; Domenica Canta; Quiet Room; Manic Depression;
Personnel
Album Description
Veteran bassist Frank Wagner and drummer David
Meade’s musical relationship began in 1998 with the
release of their award winning album Past, Present &
Future (Jazzheads) and continued with Wagner’s solo
effort Floating Holiday (2018, Meii Records.) Now they’re
venturing into new territory with their collaborative band
The Holland Court Jazz Trio. The group is thrilled to
announce the release of Inverted Tango, their first release
on the prestigious record label Composers Concordance/
Naxos Records.
The newest member of Wagner and Meade’s group is
pianist Dave Marck. His extraordinary touch and creative
prowess will inevitably leave a long-lasting impression on
the listener. In a departure from the traditional piano trio
format, the group is joined by critically acclaimed
international jazz violinist Ben Sutin, who provides a fresh
new approach to Wagner’s originals and his arrangement
of the rock and roll touchstone Manic Depression. Meade’s
stellar drumming on the Jimi Hendrix classic showcases
his ability to play comfortably and compellingly in any
genre.
Tango music is often associated with melancholic, minor
key melodies. On the title track, Wagner expands the
form's minor sonic palette with the use of both traditional
and nontraditional minor modes. Its unpredictable
harmonic structure and emotive, soul-stirring melody give
the song a singularly mysterious vibe.
The phrase Inverted Tango refers to a technique in the
traditional Argentine dance form in which the roles of
leader and follower are switched. On this album, the
members of the Holland Court Jazz Trio take inspiration in
this reversal of roles, pressing beyond their familiar
comfort zones in pursuit of a fresh new sound. The result
is a record that is a musical world unto itself, captivating
from start to finish.
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