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What Once Was… is the second release from acclaimed jazz ensemble Trio Reenactment. The recording explores an eclectic mix of sounds, including soul, rock and straight-ahead jazz. Formed in 2008 by John Barron (bass), Sven Anderson (keyboards) and Rob Emanuel (drums), the Detroit-area trio performs original music and clever arrangements of pop standards. Their debut, self-titled disc received rave reviews and national airplay. Full bio and sound samples can be found at trioreenactment.com

Band Bio

Sven Anderson - piano

Sven Anderson is a pianist specializing in jazz, but well versed in many styles, including funk, fusion, Brazilian, Afro- Cuban, Broadway shows and pop. His original compositions and arrangements have enhanced many recordings or performances. Adding to his arsenal of sound, is his soulful nylon string guitar playing of Brazilian music. He has served as musical director for the legendary Jimmy Scott and has performed with Earl Klugh, Cindy Blackman, Franz Jackson, Marcus Belgrave, J.C. Heard, Paul Keller, Larry Nozero, Tom Saunders, Charlie Gabriel and Ernie Krivda. He has headlined at the Ottawa Jazz Festival and Washington Street Jazz Festival. Sven has a M.M. in composition and was the first student at Oakland University to win for an original piano concerto. He has studied with David Sporney, Marvin "Doc" Holliday and Dr. Billy Taylor. He has had master classes with renowned composers Aaron Copland, George Crum and Virgil Thomson.

John Barron - upright bass

Canadian born bassist/guitarist John Barron has been performing professionally for over twenty years. He has appeared on numerous recordings as a bassist and guitarist, including CD’s by vocalist Odessa Harris, award winning Latin jazz group Tumbao Bravo, jazz pianist Mark Thibodeau and two releases under his own name.

John has performed with numerous artists in a variety of musical genres. Performance highlights include concerts throughout the U.S., Europe and the Caribbean with Grammy nominated soul diva Bettye Lavette and throughout the U.S. with Motown legends The Contours. John has a M.M. from Oakland University, has had articles published on jazz education and previously served on the jazz faculty at the University of Windsor.

Rob Emanuel - drums

Rob Emanuel has been slugging it out on the Detroit music scene for nearly three decades playing gigs and sessions in every imaginable style. His passion for music and drumming was fueled by study with drummers such as Carmine Appice, Joe Morello, Ed Shaughnessy, Ed Soph, Efrain Toro, Ralph Humphrey and Steve Houghton.

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Album Review

Trio Reenactment: What Once Was...

Read "What Once Was..." reviewed by Dan McClenaghan


The Detroit-based Trio Reenactment follows up its self-produced, self-titled 2008 debut with What Once Was...", a piano trio set filled with catchy hooks, engaging can't-get-'em-outta-your-head melodies, a bunch of soul and funk, and some fine mainstream jazz tunes.The set bounces to life with “Piano Mang," penned by Trio Reenactment's leader, bassist John Barron. It's an upbeat, gregarious tune with a memorable melody and a strutting vibe, sounding as if it could serve as theme song for a modern ...

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Trio Reenactment: Trio Reenactment

Read "Trio Reenactment" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan


The deep dark prowling bass lines that open up Trio Reenactment's “Groove Chick," says that this Detroit-based piano trio's leader is bassist John Barron. The up-tempo composition has the feel of a Motor City “Night in Tunisia," as it drives forward with an exotic groove.Barron, pianist Sven Anderson and drummer Rich Emanuel are veterans of the Detroit music scene, with a collective resume involving funk and Afro-Cuban sounds, Brazilian music and Broadway shows, Latin and Motown soul and ...

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About Trio Reenactment Trio Reenactment performs original acoustic jazz inspired by an eclectic mix of sounds. The members of the trio, bassist John Barron, pianist Sven Anderson, ...

Reviews of What Once Was...:

"a piano trio set filled with catchy hooks, engaging can't-get- 'em-outta-your-head melodies, a bunch of soul and funk, and some fine mainstream jazz tunes. What Once Was... showcases a versatile trio in a highly engaging set of sounds." -Dan McClenaghan (AAJ)

"With the plethora of trio albums flooding the landscape of jazz these days, it is indeed a pleasure to sample a piece of work that, in some ways, one might consider, a stylish piece of art. What Once Was... is now, without a doubt, an audacious musical statement...highly recommended." -Edward Blanco (ejazznews.com)

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

What Once Was...

Self Produced
2010

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Trio Reenactment

Self Produced
2008

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