Naranja Ha
Aeroplane Trio:
JP Cartet - trumpet
Russell Scholberg - bass, saw, thumb piano
Skye Brooks - drums
Drip Audio 2010
With piano trio and sax trio being probably the most popular line-ups in jazz music, one could expect that a trio led by a trumpet (an instrument commonly associated primarily with jazz genre) would be much more of a common thing, while the fact is that a group like that remains relatively rare (Stef Gijssels compiles a nice list to be found here).
That being said, this one makes a nice addition to category. While the trio has been playing together for some years now, this is their first official release and showcases both matured group interplay and fresh attitude (which made me put them in the 'newcomer band' top3 in my votes for El Intruso Poll 2010). And it both delivers and promise more good music coming from this group, even if it as uncertain what path will they follow - as this is a very much an album of two faces.