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The Edmonton, Alberta-based Modo Trio was founded in 1999 by trombonist Craig Brenan and bassist Jeff Johnson to explore their mutual interest in Electroacoustic Chamber and spontaneous improvised music, as well as the Drum ‘n’ Bass music that was reaching Western Canada at that time. The group solidified its current line-up when drummer Bill George joined the group in 2003, and has continued to evolve its approach, bringing inspirations such as dub music into its already eclectic sound. Defined by Brenan’s rare use of harmonizers and loops to augment the sound of his acoustic trombone, Modo Trio has been called “a fascinating mix of exotic contemporary grooves and improvisation” (Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal), toured across its native Canada and appeared on Canadian television. Prior to The Uninvited, the group self- released two recordings, including 2005’s You Are Being Probed, which received extensive airplay on Canadian radio. Their third CD, "The Uninvited," was produced by New York multi-instrumentalist Jamie Saft (piano, Rhodes, mini Moog and guitar), who joins the group on all ten tracks and adds an exciting new dimension to their sound.

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Album Review

Modo Trio with Jamie Saft: The Uninvited

Read "The Uninvited" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza


In how many ways can a band surprise the listener? Listening to this CD makes for a count of ten. The Modo Trio with Jamie Saft constantly evolve as they change shape, structure and direction. The music is never static; invention comes in at every turn as they bring in electronica, jazz, chamber music and anything else one would like to decipher. They wrap it all up in free improvisation. Together, it makes for mighty impact.

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482 Music To Release Modo Trio's The Uninvited Sept. 19th

482 Music To Release Modo Trio's The Uninvited Sept. 19th

Source: All About Jazz

The Edmonton, Alberta-based Modo Trio will make its 482 Music debut with the September 19th release of The Uninvited (482-1049), featuring special guest, New York multi-instrumentalist/producer Jamie Saft.

Inspired by the aural landscapes of rave culture, but grounded in the traditions of jazz and creative improvisation, the group builds an inclusive, electro-acoustic sound through the collective efforts of Craig Brenan (trombone augmented by a five-voice harmonizer and looping device), Jeff Johnson (acoustic and electric basses) and Bill George (drums). Saft ...

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Dog Leg

Death Defying Records
2019

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The Uninvited

482 Music
2006

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