Garage a Trois
Gritty, high-octane jazz fusion that hits like a punk band. Polyrhythmic New Orleans grooves meeting distorted saxophones and psychedelic vibes.
Gritty, high-octane jazz fusion that hits like a punk band. Polyrhythmic New Orleans grooves meeting distorted saxophones and psychedelic vibes.
This is jazz with its sleeves rolled up and dirt under its fingernails. It is the sound of a New Orleans back alley at 2 AM, where the tradition of second-line drumming crashes headfirst into experimental noise and heavy funk. The music is relentlessly rhythmic, driven by a percussion-heavy core that makes it impossible to stand still, yet it remains deeply weird and unpredictable.
What sets them apart is the sheer aggression of their improvisation. Instead of polite solos, you get saxophones screaming through distortion pedals, vibraphones treated with psychedelic effects, and a rhythm section that feels like a runaway freight train. It is a masterclass in tension and release, blending the technical precision of jazz with the raw, unhinged energy of a garage rock band.
Start with 'Emphasizer' to hear the original lineup's tight, funky chemistry, or dive into 'Calm Down Cologne' for their more recent, expansive explorations. It is the perfect entry point for people who think they don't like jazz but love music that feels dangerous and alive.
Garage A Trois is an American jazz quartet including drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist Skerik, vibraphone and percussionist Mike Dillon and keyboardist Marco Benevento. They play a variety of music including rock, funk and jazz.
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