Artist description Songs by Coltrane, McCartney, Strayhorn plus originals played in the classic trio format of piano ,bass, and drums. A few selections include the use of horns which include saxophone, trumpet, trombone and flute.

Music Style jazz

Musical Influences Mccoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock, Duke Ellington

Similar Artists McCoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamal, Red Garland, Wynton Kelly

Artist History The trio has been a mainstay in the Chicago jazz scene since the trio formed in the mid 90's. Performing at venues such as the Bop Shop, the Drake Hotel, the Jazz Bulls, Green Dolphin Street, Pete Miller's and the Green Mill.

Group Members Dan Trudell-currently divides his time between piano and organ. He plays regularly with Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's original drummer, in the funk band "Organ Grinder", and plays piano with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra. Trudell can be heard at the Green Mill in Chicago every saturday night with the Sabertooth Organ Quartet wich also features the saxist from this cd, Pat Mallinger. Drummer George Fludas is currently touring with the great bassist Ray Brown and has performed with many of the great pianists including Hank Jones, Tommy Flanigan,Cedar Walton and Barry Harris.Bassist Bob Siegel currently is residing in Milwaukee Wisconsin and has performed with many greats including Mel Ryne, Dave Hazeltine, and Barry Harris.Pat Mallinger-

Instruments Dan Trudell-Piano, George Fludas-Drums, Bob Siegel-bass, Pat Mallinger-alto and tenor sax, Joel Adams-trombone, Art Davis-Flugelhorn, Jerry Dimuzio-flute

Albums Dan Trudell can be heard on Pat Mallingers"Monday Prayer to Tunkashila", the Jay Branford Septet's"Seven Point Perspective, Vance Thompson's "Among Friends"and Guiarist Mike Allemana's"The Mike Allemana Organ Trio"

Press Reviews "Exuberant, exhilarating, and musically exciting.....reflecting a true love of the creative arts."-Barry Winograd of WXRT Chicago."If you love jazz piano, the CD Song of Happiness is a must have for your collection." - Erv Jezek, music director of WDCB Chicago."He possesses amazing technique with a lot of soul to go with it."-Jim Glynn of WMSE Milwaukee

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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