apoplectic = intense enough to threaten or cause apoplexy
apoplexy = a fit of extreme anger, rage
so an interesting name for this previously unheard trio
part 2 of a 2 part series of trios this night at the sound lounge
the three omegas had set the scene quite resoundingly
and passed the baton or at least the drumsticks to their friends
a similar lineup but electric guitar substituted for alto sax
and a rare opportunity to hear 2 trios in quick succession
visually the trio apoplectic are quite unique
radical haircuts indicating a youthful attitude
and pre-performance banter confirming this
swinging into the first tune revealing fine musicianship
dave jackson on a sweetly sounding alto saxophone
abel cross playing a very lyrical double bass
alex masso on percussion filling out the sound
leading the audience back to a lovely melodic sound
my first impression was that of a very skilled outfit
most comfortable with their place in the musical world
but exuding a confidence that promised much
which came to pass as they worked through their set
a mixture of standards and their own material
dave jackson's confidence grew with each number played
nothing too flashy but able to lead every tune with aplomb
most of my attention was on abel cross on double bass
again seemingly playing quite conservatively
but at the same time demonstrating amazing dexterity
as his hands constantly moved all over the strings
producing a very rhythmical bottom end that was just there
occassionally stretching out with some slap style playing
admittedly the haircut also unfairly demanded attention
signifying quite unintentionally that this music has a future
in the hands of such young and able (sorry) musicians
alex masso over on drums and percussion was similarly solid
no need for solos or look-at-me bravado performances
just a very efficient, layered, fill-in-the-gaps mix of sounds
the small audience showed great appreciation for each tune
demanded and received a rare encore at this venue
which brought to mind a line from the flier
don’t miss your chance to hear the next generation of australian jazz
well a lot of people did miss their chance
but not i - thankfully
