Drop Trio - Big Dipper
Review by Linh Vu
The album Big Dipper by Drop Trio is a captivating and dynamic collection of jazz fusion tracks that showcase the band's impressive musical skills and creativity. From the opening track "Big Dipper" to the closing number "The Shakedown", the album takes listeners on a journey through a diverse range of moods and styles, featuring intricate rhythms, melodic hooks, and improvisational solos.
The trio's tight interplay and seamless transitions between different sections of each song are particularly impressive, creating a cohesive and engaging listening experience. The use of electronic effects and textures also adds an extra layer of depth to the music, without overpowering the organic sound of the acoustic instruments.
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Download
Filename: drop-trio-big-dipper.zip- MP3 size: 81 mb
- FLAC size: 844.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Lefty's Alone | 3:58 | |
| Wreck of the Zephyr | 3:41 | |
| Melody-Melody | 5:29 | |
| Slapjack | 4:1 | |
| Flux | 2:45 | |
| The Allen Smithee Show | 4:19 | |
| Second First | 3:5 | |
| Gin and Nothin' | 4:11 | |
| Gin And Nothin' | 4:12 | |
| Abbey Rhodes | 4:7 | |
| The Allan Smithee Show | 4:19 | |
| Lefty's Alone | 3:59 | |
| Gin & Nothin' | 4:12 | |
| Gin | 04:11 | |
| Invisible Pants | 3:16 | |
| Wallawalla | 2:57 | |
| Wreck Of The Zephyr | 3:41 | |
| Wet Dog | 3:30 |
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Formats
- 12 × File
- FLAC
- Album
- CD
- MP3
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Nino Batista |
| Drums | Michael Blattel |
| Keyboards | Ian Varley |
Notes
Deliciously mathy structures overlaid with highly original, funk-tinged instrumental grooves are what you'll get on the perennial Magnatune jazz best-seller, Big Dipper by the award-winning Drop Trio. This group thrives on improvisation and is influenced by avant-garde jazz, so the overall vibe here is loose, but the chops here are tight and the structure is never neglected, so the overall effect is pretty darn airtight. This is a great album to put on in the afternoon while you're working, or in the evening when you're ready for happy hour. It's upbeat yet just mellow enough too, it'll keep you moving forward without dragging you down.Barcodes
Barcode: 634479137426About Drop Trio
Melody-driven funk jazz band from Houston, Texas, consisting of Michael Blattel (drums and percussion), Patrick Flanagan (bass guitar), and Ian Varley (keyboards).
Since their debut in fall 2002, Drop Trio has quickly gathered a loyal Houston following. The trio tours regionally, playing packed rock and jazz clubs, coffee shops and festivals. Feature articles in the Houston Chronicle and nominations in the Houston Press Music Awards, only months after the band's inception, have given the band broad exposure and an exponentially growing fan base.
Drop Trio's music careens between styles, with feet squarely in the New Orleans funk and Acid jazz camps, and nods to such diverse influences as progressive rock, classical composition and electronica. Their sound simultaneously appeals to the jazz sophisticate and the jam band devotee, while their virtuosity earns them fans in unlikely camps. In a recent appearance on Reprogram Radio, a hip hop and DJ showcase on KPFT 90.1, they earned the respect and appreciation of the local DJ scene as one DJ, put it, their music is "top-notch stuff."
Members
- Ian Varley
- Patrick Flanagan
- Michael Blattel
