Visit the Upper Left Trio website to find more information about the band, upcoming performances, etc.
Video: Upper Left Trio in San Diego
July 31st, 2008JazzPDX.org Picture Gallery
June 6th, 2008
Be sure to check out the JazzPDX.org Picture Gallery for pictures of some of Portland’s top musicians including:
- The Incredible Journey of Jazz at the Portland Jazz Festival - featuring Stan Bock, Derek Sims, Bryan Dickerson, etc.
- Ron Steen’s Produce Row Jam Session - featuring Russell Scott, Greg Goebel, Dan Gaynor, etc.
- Shelly Rudolph’s Band - featuring Ron Steen, Dave Captein, and Clay Giberson
- Thara Memory’s Superband - featuring Janice Scroggins, Stevie Ray Mays, Marylin Keller, etc.
- Diesel 10 - featuring Dan Balmer, Jeff Leonard, and Alan Jones
- Another Produce Row Jam - featuring Phil Baker, John Stowell, Derek Sims, etc.
- Shelly Rudolph Trio - featuring Clay Giberson and John Nastos
- Sweet Baby James - featuring Louis Pain, Renato Caranto, and Micah Kassell
- Drew Shoals Collective - featuring Ben Darwish, Farnell Newton, Eric Gruber, and John Nastos
The gallery gets updated most Fridays with new pictures. Keep checking back.
If you have pictures from the Portland jazz scene, send them to submit@jazzpdx.org to get them featured on the site.
4/14 - Upper Left Trio at Jimmy Mak’s
April 14th, 2008The Upper Left Trio plays at Jimmy Mak’s. No cover. Sets at 8 and 10 PM.
www.upperlefttrio.com
www.jimmymaks.com
Upper Left Trio at the Hollywood Music Center - 4/11
April 9th, 2008
"Upper Left Trio has a highly developed chemistry and gorgeous seesaw sense of introspection and jazz-deviancy…the trio breathes fresh life into the standard jazz piano trio format."
-Tim Duroche, Willamette Week
Clay Giberson - piano
Jeff Leonard - bass
Charlie Doggett - drums
Sound clips and other info at www.upperlefttrio.com
Details:
Friday, April 11th at the Hollywood Music Center
8:00 PM, $5 cover (includes refreshments)
4200 NE Sandy Blvd
Future HMC performances:
- April 17 - Shelly Rudolph and John Nastos
- April 25 - Matt Weiers Double Quartet
Upper Left Trio CD Release - 10/19 at Wilf’s
October 17th, 2007
The Upper Left Trio, featuring Clay Giberson, Jeff Leonard, and Charlie Doggett, will be hosting a CD release party on Friday (10/19) at Wilf’s.
The Portland-based trio’s third release further establishes them as a group to watch in coming years. With a deep musical connection, the trio explores through-composed lyrical originals letting the mood and intensity develop organically, always with a strong rhythmic foundation. Though referencing rock, pop and R&B influences, Upper Left Trio’s music is still firmly rooted in the jazz of Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans and Chick Corea. From quiet, introspective ballads to their rhythmically romping anthems, they always sound like themselves. “…the music is fresh and simply stated. Being a fan of both E.S.T. and the Bad Plus, I enjoyed unpacking each tune…” -Radioio.
