Trio Grande: Urban Myth is the second release from a brand new project that unites three of the most inventive, exciting and accomplished musicians working at the interface of New York’s contemporary musical culture, where the city’s rich tradition of jazz meets crosscurrents blowing in from across the world. Saxophonist/keyboardist Will Vinson, guitarist Gilad Hekselman and drummer/bassist Nate Wood first came together at the release tour supporting the group's debut: Trio Grande (which featured Antonio Sanchez on drums), and the chemistry and excitement was immediate. Each brings their own formidable reputation as bandleader and composer in their own right, but when they started playing together, following their impulses with all the freedom and flexibility afforded by the group's multi-instrumental trio format, they found the music taking on its own creative directions that surprised and delighted them all.

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PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

“It’s a project with a hard-hitting contemporary sonic all of its own.”
★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine (Editor's Choice)

"Bold, equal measures of Vinson's potent texture, Hekselman's chimes and snarls and Sánchez's sly, percussive humor backbone Trio Grande's solid eight tracks, genuinely establishing the trio as a creative and crafty entity we'll want to hear more from in the future."
★★★★ All About Jazz

"They do thoughtful, well-crafted melodic development and no holds-barred melées with equal conviction and effectiveness."
★★★★ BBC Music Magazine

“...The beauty of this disc of originals is that it’s far more than an all-star session; there’s an exceptional connection here. Each player brings his singular vision to the plate, but the collective sum is something fresh and exhilarating.”
★★★★ DownBeat Magazine

"What happens when three of the world’s most accomplished jazz musicians get together for a new trio project? Fireworks! … and an innovative, exhilarating debut album."
★★★★★ UK Vibe

"The sound of three huge individual talents coming together to create something that is even greater than the sum of its parts."
★★★★ The Jazz Mann

"Shows the scope of the trio’s no-limits influences and underlines the spirit of openness and unity of purpose that defines this collaboration."
Glide Magazine

"An encounter between three strong, distinctive musical personalities... A captivating debut."
Jazziz

"Fully respectful of the jazz tradition while incorporating fresh musical ideas accumulated from their global touring experiences."
Canción a quemarropa

"A confident demonstration of modern soundscapes blended with catchy hooks—all against the backdrop of the members' deep roots in jazz."
All About Jazz

"An innovative, exhilarating debut album."
"Their intuitive musical connection is obvious to hear on this stunning recording, as all three musicians combine so creatively well together."
5/5 UK Vibe