Artist description The Jeff Robinson Trio is a very refreshing sound of ‘real’ acoustic Jazz and genuine creativity. The interplay between the words and the music flows very naturally. There are musical and lyrical moments that remind me of the Great Rahsaan Roland Kirk. The poetry (mostly prose) is heavily laden with the experience of a heroin addict. It actually has the main ingredient for a sound track to a movie. Even though there have been many recordings about the abuse of drugs, the culture, the highs and the lows, i.e., Superfly, The Last Poets, Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Goin’ On’, I can’t recall an entire album in this case a CD solely devoted to the addict and his addiction. This is by no means a commercial hit nor is it a typical CD of music and poetry. This is an extremely unique blend of words and feelings and sounds that recreate the entire world of a Junkie. While listening to this CD you can smell the Junk Funk, you can feel the cigarette burning down to your fingers, you can taste the stale death of a Junkie’s breath, you can see his gray days and the darker nights. This is an Opera, a Junkie Jazz Opera that should be presented in film, on stage as well as discussed and dissected in the class room and the living room. When I first met Jeff, The Last Poets had just finished a gig at a college upstate. After the gig we went to this quaint little cafe to get something to eat. The Jeff Robinson Trio was playing there. They were positioned right in front as soon as you walk in the door. Our eyes met and we all acknowledged each other. We were escorted to our seats while the trio continued to play. After a while I imagined that I was hearing one of our Last Poet’s poems, Jones Comin’ Down, being recited on stage. I wasn’t imagining. It was Jones Comin’ Down being performed by the Jeff Robinson Trio. I was impressed, and somewhat amazed to realized how relevant that poem still is today. After the food and the set we spoke, exchanged numbers and knew we’d meet again. I loved his approach to the poem and his passion for the music. He and it were organic. I feel very honored to now have this opportunity to share my thoughts and feelings about this new work and some of his original compositions. I am certain that anyone who lends a patient ear to this CD will be enriched, informed and inspired. --Abiodun Oyewole Member of “The Last Poets”-- All words written by Marc Goldfinger. All music written by Jeff Robinson, Dwight Hart and Blake Newman except Cruisin & Trials and Tribulations written by Jeff Robinson. All songs published by Purple Moon Music ASCAP copyright 1998. All Rights Reserved. --This is also featured in a self published book of short stories written by Marc Goldfinger entitled “Wheels Out of True.” Marc Goldfinger was born on December 8th, 1945 in Hackensack, New Jersey. He died in Livingston, New Jersey in 1962 of complications attributed to heroin addiction and was resurrected in The Peoples Republic of Cambridge in March 1994. He is a recovering poet. He currently lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts on a dead end street with his sweet heart Debra Byrne who is an editor and a poet. Marc has written and published three books of poetry and is finishing a novel entitled “Tales of the Troll,” that should be out by the time you finish listening to this CD. He has been published in street publications around the world. For more information on Marc Goldfinger write to: --Marc Goldfinger P.O.B. Cambridge, MA. 0213? --Produced by Jeff Robinson Recorded at PBS in Westwood, MA. Engineered by Peter Kontrimas Mixed by David Westner at Wooly Mammoth Sound in Boston, MA. Mastered by Henk Kooistra at 9West Mastering in Marlborough, MA. Cover art by Amy Brecker Photo by Jon Cohan --Honey Boooh Records P.O. Box 750041, Arlington Heights, MA. 02475 E-Mail - info@jeffrobinsontrio.com Booking - Greg Polvere (617) 738-1059 --For information about heroin detox & drug abuse call; Drug Abuse & Alcohol 24 Hour Helpline 1-800-Alcohol Drug Abuse 24 Hour Assistance & Treatment 1-800-234-1253 Drug Abuse Access Focus On Recovery & Treatment 1-800-374-2800 Drug Abuse Action Alternative 24 Hour Helpline 1-800-835-3900 Drug Abuse 24 Hour Helpline & Treatment 1-800-222-0469 Dr. Gooberman's Detox Center 1-800-978-0808 McLean Hospital 1-800-333-0338 Cocaine Abuse 1-800-262-2463 Alcoholic & Drug Treatment 1-800-327-5050 The United Way 1-800-231-4377 The Samaritans Program 1-800-252-TEEN --Proceeds from this CD will go to “Spare Change.” Spare Change is an endeavor of the HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (HEP) --Spare Change C/O Ken Fowler Old Cambridge Baptist Church 1151 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA. 02138 --This CD is dedicated to the memory of Herbert and Brian Gordon.

Music Style Alternative Spoken Word

Musical Influences Avant Garde, Hip Hop, Poetry

Similar Artists Albert Ayler, William Burroughs,

Artist History Between the Lizard Lounge, where they host an open mike Poetry Jam every Sunday, which recently won The Boston Phoenix Best Spoken Word Venue for 1998, working with Afrocentrics in Boston’s South End, at Estelle’s, where they have performed with Amiri Baraka: sharing several billings with Gil Scott Heron; performing at the 1998 & ‘99 Boston Music Awards and headlining the 1998 Boston Phoenix 101.7 WFNX Best Music Poll Festival Spoken Word Performance and Tribute to William Burroughs and performing on the Main Stage at the 1998 Cambridge World’s Fair, sharing a billing with U.S. poet laurette Robert Pinski, the Jeff Robinson Trio, selected as one of Boston's Top Ten Unsigned Bands of 1998 by The Tab, is becoming one of the more respected bands in New England!

Group Members Professor Blake Newman on Bass, King Dwight Hart on Drums, Minister Jeff Robinson on Vocals and Sax

Instruments Vocal, Sax, Bass, Drums

Press Reviews A Few Quotes *"The Jeff Robinson Trio is one of the most innovative and revolutionary bands of today that mixes the old with a new kind of flazor." - Abiodun Oyewole, The Last Poets *"The trio was a surprise hit of the last Boston Music Awards. And it's the glue at the Lizard on Sunday, weaving sinuous riffs that meld uncannily with the rhythm of the poetry." - Steve Morse, The Boston Globe *"The trio has proved adept at accompanying a range of local voices." - John Purin, The Boston Phoenix *"And the words are great, fluid and inspired. The sly wordplay is underlined and punctuated by terrific, resilient music offered by the saxophonist, stand-up bass player and drummer. It all works together - a kind of synergy that can only be spontaneous, never prefabricated. They're called the Jeff Robinson Trio." - Ken Capobianco, The Boston Tab

Location Arlington, Massachusetts - USA

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