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Parker Abbott Trio

The Parker Abbott Trio is a keyboard-centric group of Toronto based musicians exploring the intersections between two pianists and a drummer, and using a huge sonic palette to do so. Beginning in 2010 as a duo of pianists Teri Parker and Simeon Abbott, the group was expanded into its current trio formation in 2011 with the addition of percussive powerhouse Mark Segger. Using a plethora of keyboard instruments and a pan-stylistic approach to composition and improvisation, the trio has created an utterly original, multi-faceted jazz group.

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Parker Abbott Trio: Elevation

Read "Elevation" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan


It's hard to imagine a musical palette with more sonic possibilities: It's a bunch of 88s: two pianos, combined with an array of electric keyboards: Moogs, MicroKorgs (sounds like small aliens from the planet Korgon), glockenspiels, melodicas, a Hammond B-3 organ, a Nord Electro, a Microbrute (a diminutive schoolyard bully?), a Moog Sub Phatty. And throw in some inspired drums and percussion. That's Toronto's Parker Abbott Trio. Two keyboardists--Teri Parker and Simeon Abbott, along with drummer Mark Segger--who ...

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"A deceptively subtle release of elegance and sophistication for the next generation." - Brent Black, Critical Jazz

"What makes this a truly standout CD is the originality of all the tunes and flawless precision the trio plays with." - Rotcod Zzaj, Improvijazzation Nation magazine

"There are stories inside these songs, carried by the finely-crafted melodies, heightened by the interactions of the two keyboardists and booted by the contributions of drummer Segger. Throw away your expectations and just listen - you will find much to like in this piano trio." - Richard B. Harris, Step Tempest

Primary Instrument

Keyboards

Location

Toronto

Willing to teach

Advanced only

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Elevation

Self Produced
2016

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Octopus

From: Elevation
By Parker Abbott Trio

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