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Album Review

MRC Trio: That Magic Thread

Read "That Magic Thread" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


The MRC Trio abides by a corpulent sound that's shaded with electronics and oddly formed undertones. The musicians generate pumping grooves to quell what would ordinarily appear to be modern/free jazz implementation. Sure, there are plenty of torrid improvisational encounters and ventures into the free domain, but the band often renders stylish world music grooves and jazz-fusion elements. They segment the music into four acts, which assists the mind's eye with formulating visual aspects of the music.

On “Act 1: ...

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MRC Trio: That Magic Thread

Read "That Magic Thread" reviewed by Paul Olson


The hardest-working musician in Canada just might be drummer Barry Romberg, who, in addition to various sideman gigs, plays in the Barry Romberg Group, the Three Sisters, Inside Out, and the MRC Trio--and distributes recordings by these ensembles on his own Romhog Records. The MRC Trio, a collaborative group with violinist Hugh Marsh and five-string cellist Rufus Cappadocia, shows off Romberg's more experimental, electric side, and their second CD, That Magic Thread , is something of a headphone masterpiece: equal ...

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MRC Trio: Tribal Dance

Read "Tribal Dance" reviewed by Jim Santella


Spontaneous composition, in its purest form, seldom swings with the kind of vitality that flows from the MRC Trio on this contemporary album. Each piece is wholly improvised, and Hugh Marsh adds quite a bit of off-the-wall electronic pizazz. Yet, Barry Romberg and Rufus Cappadocia ensure that their trio session swings thoroughly. The secret is in what cello and drums do with a rhythm. Both artists walk and sashay with a steady hand, while letting the mood swing this way ...

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The New MRC Trio & Barry Romberg's Random Access In Concert

The New MRC Trio & Barry Romberg's Random Access In Concert

Source: All About Jazz


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MRC Trio Canadian Tour

MRC Trio Canadian Tour

Source: All About Jazz

National Jazz Award nominee for Best Electric Group

The MRC Trio, Hugh Marsh violin, Barry Romberg drums, and Rufus Cappadocia cello, hits the road for their Canadian Tour beginning in early March.

Tour Schedule:

Friday March 7 Halifax, Nova Scotia The Music Room Saturday March 8 Halifax, Nova Scotia Bella Muse Wednesday March 12 Toronto, Ontario The Rex Hotel Thursday March 13 Calgary, Alberta The Beatniq Friday March 14 Victoria, BC Soungarden ...

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

That Magic Thread

Canada Council for the Arts
2006

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That Magic Thread

Romhog Records
2005

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Tribal Dance

Unknown label
2003

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