Jazz trio  "Open Loose" played in Seattle photography by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan

Last Friday at the Royal Room Earshot Jazz presented Mark Helias’ Open Loose. The group has five records under its belt, and a stage chemistry that has stunned the New York jazz scene. Tenor saxophonist Tony Malaby and drummer Tom Rainey join bassist Helias in masterful explorations of “open loose” improvisation. The trio’s remarkable synergy is a combination of their individual dedication to the art of listening.

 

 

Jazz trio "Open Loose" played in Seattle photography by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan

Jazz trio "Open Loose" played in Seattle photography by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan

Jazz trio  "Open Loose" played in Seattle photography by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan

Jazz trio  "Open Loose" played in Seattle photography by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan

 

 

Jazz trio in Seattle by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan

Earshot Jazz put on a double bill of Jazz Trios last Friday night at the Royal Room starting with a new trio project from the bassist Evan Flory-Barnes, featuring D’Vonne Lewis on drums and Neil Welch on saxophone, opened the night. They were solid.

Jazz trio in Seattle by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan

Jazz trio in Seattle by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan

Jazz trio in Seattle by jazz photographer Daniel Sheehan