TRI-FI
My Collaborative Trio with Keith Hall and Phil Palombi…
TRI-FI is a jazz piano trio with “a sound everybody can root for” – playing original compositions in a fun and personal style that at times pushes modern jazz expectations, and at others swings in the tradition of the classic jazz piano trios. In reviews TRI-FI has been praised for “the perpetual forward thrust of the music… and their flawless intercommunication” by All About Jazz, and described as infusing “creative writing, fresh arranging and complimentary playing to offer us music that has to be reckoned with” by JazzReview.com. All Music Guide says, “TRI-FI is well on their way to incorporating new style and strength to their already potent brand of piano trio music.”
Matthew Fries, Phil Palombi and Keith Hall were brought together as the backing trio for jazz vocalist, Curtis Stigers, and toured extensively building up a level of musical communication that has become rare in the jazz world. In 2003 they began performing as the trio, TRI-FI – stepping into the spotlight and building on their friendship and musical chemistry.
Solo Piano
Just Me and a Piano…
I’m currently composing music for my first solo piano recording. I’m listing it here as an active project mostly in hopes that it will inspire me to finish it! It’s a genre that has interested and challenged me for quite a long time because it allows you to really express music in a personal way.
Watch this site for samples of what I’m working on.
Curtis Stigers
Ongoing Sideman Duties…
I’ve been performing and recording with singer, Curtis Stigers, for about 10 years. Has it really been that long? We play mostly in Europe it seems – with frequent tours in England, Denmark, Germany and France.
