Jazz Articles about Drop Trio

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Drop Trio: Cezanne

by Mark Sabbatini
November 4, 2005

The unplugged thing is old hat. So are trios doing loose funk jams barely anchored by ear-catching hooks. But that doesn't mean their albums aren't a blast when well done.

Cezanne finds the Houston-based Drop Trio doing more of the acoustic thing on its third album, although the fast pace and largely improvisational character is unchanged. Drop Trio remains a largely regional band after three years in a crowded field, but like a good roadhouse cafe on Route ...

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Drop Trio: Cezanne

by David A. Cobb
October 26, 2005

The “funk jazz" moniker can be a tricky one for bands. On one hand, die-hard jazz enthusiasts are loath to listen simply because of the funk elements. On the other, the funkier among us might not enjoy the music because they may regard traditional jazz as a more staid musical genre. Thankfully, Houston's Drop Trio rides the fine line between funk and jazz--the musicians are not sporting afros or '70s-style stack heels, nor do they adhere to a strict jazz ...

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Live Archive: Drop Trio

by Mark Sabbatini
December 30, 2004

It's late at night in a strange city, anyone's guess as to what's worth doing and cash is running low. But it's one of those rare occasions when luck strikes, as some promising riffs drift out from some obscure club that turns out to have no cover charge or drink minimum.

Think of this collection as the virtual version of that night on the town.

The Drop Trio is a Houston experimental jazz funk group ...