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Parker Abbott Trio: Elevation
by Dan McClenaghan
It's hard to imagine a musical palette with more sonic possibilities: It's a bunch of 88s: two pianos, combined with an array of electric keyboards: Moogs, MicroKorgs (sounds like small aliens from the planet Korgon), glockenspiels, melodicas, a Hammond B-3 organ, a Nord Electro, a Microbrute (a diminutive schoolyard bully?), a Moog Sub Phatty. And throw in some inspired drums and percussion. That's Toronto's Parker Abbott Trio. Two keyboardists--Teri Parker and Simeon Abbott, along with drummer Mark Segger--who ...
read more"What makes this a truly standout CD is the originality of all the tunes and flawless precision the trio plays with." - Rotcod Zzaj, Improvijazzation Nation magazine
"There are stories inside these songs, carried by the finely-crafted melodies, heightened by the interactions of the two keyboardists and booted by the contributions of drummer Segger. Throw away your expectations and just listen - you will find much to like in this piano trio." - Richard B. Harris, Step Tempest
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Keyboards
Location
Toronto
Willing to teach
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