Jazz Articles about Fieldtrip

Fieldtrip: No Destination

by Jerry D'Souza
January 1, 2010

Fieldtrip, a Montreal-based trio comprising alto saxophonist Colin Power, bassist Patrick Reid and drummer Mark Nelson, was formed in 2005 after they graduated from the jazz program at McGill University. The trio builds its music largely in a contemporary frame with elements of classical and new wave music. Much of the mood they evoke is placid and flows in calm waters, but the moments when they get out of that and hit the hard road give their music a solid ...