Triad

Triad

Ropeadope, 2024

9/10

Listen to Triad

Triad, i.e. Dominick Farinacci, Christian Tamburr and Michael Ward-Bergeman, plus special guests Jamey Haddad and Shenel Johns, make music that draws from South America, Argentina, Brazil and New Orleans for these 10 very meticulous songs.

The intimate spirit of “Libertango” starts the listen, as Tamburr’s moody vibraphone meets Farinacci’s soulful trumpet in a very poetic climate, and “Federal” follows with Ward-Bergeman’s animated trumpet that is joined by Haddad’s percussion for a uniquely rhythmic delivery.

Further along, the rich “Domingando” showcases the energetic trumpet amid the intricate vibes, while “I Put A Spell On You” is a thick and tense jazz rocker that showcases Johns’ powerful vocals.

Approaching the end, “La Lucha Dura” meshes the swift brass, bright vibes and playful accordion with much skill, and “Stop This Train” exits with strong attention to ambience, where the eloquent singing and dreamy musicianship is quite mesmerizing.

A timeless and creative jazz endeavor that also embraces chambers nods, the addition of vocals on 2 tracks really does add even more intrigue to this charming and worldly experience.

Travels well with: Lakecia Benjamin- Phoenix; Claudia Acuña- Duo