Mark Wade

"One of the key bass players of the times." - Sammy Stein, Jazz in Europe "One is immediately struck by his magnificent – even magisterial – tonal color, and his articulation is informed by a dark elegance that is easy to be seduced by...All in all this is an album where an almost heroic world of bass styling is evoked while also sculpting the trio sound with enormous skill and telling effect.' - Jazz Da Gama "All three musicians on Moving Day form a trio of unusual strength and extraordinary power, possessing their own musical dialect. In every piece we see the uncanny bond of coherence and an almost telepathic understanding between the artists...a formation with a potential comparable only with the most perfect ensembles in jazz history...a perfect album!" - LongPlay 'In the world of stars, It's difficult to be in the shadow of Charlie Haden, Dave Holland, Mirouslav Vitous, Eberhard Weber, etc

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"One of the key bass players of the times." - Sammy Stein, Jazz in Europe "One is immediately struck by his magnificent – even magisterial – tonal color, and his articulation is informed by a dark elegance that is easy to be seduced by...All in all this is an album where an almost heroic world of bass styling is evoked while also sculpting the trio sound with enormous skill and telling effect.' - Jazz Da Gama "All three musicians on Moving Day form a trio of unusual strength and extraordinary power, possessing their own musical dialect. In every piece we see the uncanny bond of coherence and an almost telepathic understanding between the artists...a formation with a potential comparable only with the most perfect ensembles in jazz history...a perfect album!" - LongPlay 'In the world of stars, It's difficult to be in the shadow of Charlie Haden, Dave Holland, Mirouslav Vitous, Eberhard Weber, etc. You should put the name of Mark Wade in this prestigious list.' - The Music Between You & Me "'This is Mark Wade's second outing and confirms expectations set by his debut, a step forward in terms of cohesion of the trio and the music contained therein. This is largely due to Wade's facility as a composer; each tune is built on introductions, different themes that at times take the form of proper movements, frequent meter changes and apt codas...one of the most interesting piano trio recordings of the year.' - Mark Cangiano, New York City Jazz Record Veteran journalist John Ephland says the album "...lingers in relms more akin to mystery and invention...Event Horizon is as interested in form as it is with pure expression, the nooks and crannies evidence that a real group-mind is at work...'Apogee' is another showcase for Wade, the song's lyrical bent helping to frame the bassist's labyrinthine solo, its rubato ruminations appealing, altogether fitting for such a melody." - Downbeat Magazine "Combining the best ingredients of what makes a jazz trio great, Event Horizon, the debut recording of the Mark Wade Trio, is an event worthy of considerable praise and recognition...although the history of the jazz trio remains dominated by imaginative minds like Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Chick Corea and others, the Mark Wade Trio has left an indelible mark in that timeline with a recording that boasts strong compositions, memorable solos, and three remarkable musicians that met the stringent demands of what it takes to lead a jazz trio to greatness." -The Jazz Reader "Ah! This is why I love the jazz trio! Bassist Mark Wade brings together a lyrical set of (mostly) originals that focus on interplay, lyricism and symbiosis...Wade shows his debt to Scott La Faro on the gallant “The Prisoner” and the glowing “Valley And Stream.” He leads the charge on the exciting “Tossed” and takes the band through a kind of peg-legged tango on the clever “Singsong.” All througout the session you get a feel of a wholeness to each piece...These guys are listening, and so should you!" -Jazz Weekly "Bassist Mark Wade demonstrates his strengths as musician, bandleader, arranger, and composer on his debut recording...Wade composed all but one track on the recording and his gifts as a writer really shine through. Each song is a musically engaging work of exposition that allows for great interplay which pulls the listener into the conversation. This effort is an outstanding debut that is not to be missed." - The Jazz Page "More than a trio, this is a collective with each member contributing to Wade's lyrical vision. Comparisons to other bassists fall short...simply a master class in how to swing." - Bop-N-Jazz "Playing in the vein of famous bassists Scott Lafaro and John Pattitucci, Wade's solid and thrilling bass work leads the trio. They are a modern sounding piano trio that have great chemistry together, responding quickly to each other's musical ideas." - Vento Azul (Japan)

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