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Play Nice

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One of the great things about having a vibrant music scene is that it builds up a talent pool that inevitably starts to cross-pollinate into different genres and member configurations. Such is the case with the Malleus Trio, a group who held its sophomore album release in mid-June and is criss-crossed the country playing jazz festivals.

Drawing from members of other groups, the instrumental group of drummer Ben Brown (Pugs and Crows), tenor saxophonist Dominic Conway (Coco Jafro), and bassist Geordie Hart (Boom Booms) does indeed play nice on its latest recording.

Having been together for a number of years, you can easily hear the familiarity the members have on the 12 tracks on the album, and you can also pick up the stylistic influences of jazz, pop and more. It doesn’t so much swing as drive, and there is no question this is a trio who can light up a venue on stage.