Photo: Reed Ricker
Trio Subtonic plays the 1905
Two Shows - 7:30p and 9:30p
- Jack Radsliff, Guitar
- Galen Clark, Keys
- Bill Athens, Bass
- Micah Hummel, Drums
Trio Subtonic is a groove heavy power trio out of Portland, Oregon that blends genre bending funk with slow burning underground soul jazz. Led by keyboardist Galen Clark, Subtonic explores a coalescence of rock, soul, funk and jazz that simultaneously draws in listeners and pushes boundaries. Creating a sonic footprint reserved for more than just three people, Subtonic delivers soulful grooves, expansive improvisations and a deep pocket that compels audiences to try dance moves they didn't know they had. Trio Subtonic’s most recent release ‘Coda’ (single) is out now! Subtonic released ‘Fiction’ on the Ropeadope label in 2016 and a live album with Dan Balmer in 2017! "The listener will find funky, groove-oriented sounds, acoustic ballads, and gospel-tinged instrumentals. Trio Subtonic’s “populist” take on Jazz means that just about everybody digs what they’re doing. Best of all, this record is 'designed' well, making for a diverse listening experience from beginning till end." – Matt Fleeger, KMHD "No secret to Northwest jazz aficionados, Trio Subtonic operate within simultaneously soulful and funk-heavy arrangements. Highlighted by the dazzling key-work of Galen Clark, the trio is a veritable monster hybrid of jazz fusion." – PDX Pop Now "In an industry becoming increasingly overcrowded with crossover acts, Portland, Oregon’s Trio Subtonic has carved out their own identity… The trio has embraced the sounds that surround them and crafted a cohesive, expertly sequenced record that should pack dancefloors and demand careful listening." – JazzTimes.com
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Venue
Every day of the week in the evenings, and often multiple times per day on weekends, The 1905 plays host to the exquisite jazz community that Portland has to offer. In addition to keeping a finger on the pulse of the local scene, The 1905 has hosted internationally recognized musicians such as 5 time Grammy award-winner Antonio Sanchez, and Jazz greats like Ralph Peterson Jr.