Oddbar Trio

Oddbar Trio plus Trombone: Lost Art Cafe

by Glenn Astarita
June 1, 1999

Lost Art Cafe is brought to you by the Oddbar Trio (plus Trombone) - on the venerable West Coast based “9Winds" label. This tight little unit packs a mighty punch with tunes such as “Cletus Ngugu" which touches on “electric" Miles. Here, veteran trombonist John Rapson and trumpeter Brent Sandy show their proficient attributes while guitarist Steve Grismore throws a wrench in the works with some absurdly delightful and off-center guitar phrasing. This piece also boasts sinewy upfront funk bass ...