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Jeff Ballard Trio

Jeff Ballard Trio w. Lionel Loueke & Miguel Zenon

Each one of the musicians come from a completely different place geographically and culturally speaking: Lionel is from Benin, Miguel from Puerto Rico and Jeff from North America. There are no borders which dictate their sound except their own desires and taste. What they play is defined and flavored with the distinction imparted in them by each of their countries' respective heritage, but what is played is contemporary and relevant because the music is within the currents of the times we now live in. The repertoire is extremely varied with music from Thelonius Monk to Iranian folk melodies, from Silvio Rodriguez to Bartok, Gershwin to Queens Of The Stone, and there is their own original material as well. The music is full of complex rhythms, unusual harmonies, and soulful melodies. It provides excitement for everyone involved, listener and player alike.