Artist description The V-loop Trio is an instrumental jazz/fusion trio. Our styleis very expressive, featuring improvisation and group interplay.

Music Style electric jazz fusion

Musical Influences jazz/fusion, funk, Brazilian, rock and blues

Similar Artists John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Wayne Krantz

Artist History We formed in December 1997 in Miami, Fl. We've played locally at various clubs,and have released our debut CD, Kindred Soulsin May,1999, featuring our original compositions. We have relocated to Nashville, TN in the summer 2001.

Group Members Val Evans-Electric guitar Glenn Williams- Drums Brian Eckert- Bass

Instruments electric guitar, 6 string bass and drums

Albums Kindred Souls

Press Reviews "Really fine jazz-fusion from guitarist-composer Val Evans and his V-loop Trio on their new CD, Kindred Souls.The album features all original songs, some bordering on the rock instrumental tip, but all beautifully played by Evans, bassist Jorge Albuquerque and drummer Glenn Williams. Especially evocative are the tracks "Summerland" and "Green"(composed by Albuquerque),the first featuring South Florida guitarist Duane Allen."Bob Weinberg, CITY LINK Magazine "For many lovers of jazz, the true bliss of hearing a great band comes when the group leaves the tracks, so to speak, and begins making things up on the spot. This trio is stunning on the rails, but obviously still working on its spontaneous chops. Much of the disc is very Chuck Mangione in its positive swinginess as with the buoyant "Pictures of You." Spiky, spiraling guitar and unison runs cascade over a punchy and persuasive bass. "Flowers for Jenny" dances in with a bossa nova feel and there's an intergalactic groove to the shimmering, cymbal-bathed "Summerland." Guitarist Val Evans has a heart-breaking ear for melody that is on fine display in the melancholy wanderings of "Green," which walks in a sort of classical jazz realm. This tune in particular flows like honey and bassist Jorge Albuquerque is the buttery biscuit, warm and tasty. Someone's got a nice voice in there scattin', too. Drummer Glenn Williams has a nicely refined style and his brushwork on the closer "Dark City" is an ear-tickling delight. Try headphones. These guys look pretty young, so they've got time to age this already potent wine." Bing Futch, JAM Magazine, Florida's Music Magazine #297, 03.23.00 "... The trio calls to mind some of the stylings of the Wayne Krantz trio in its concept. Interplay is solid and the original compositions are enjoyable." David Dorkin, FUSE MAGAZINE online: http://www.fusemag.com "In a nutshell -- this is a fine first offering for this relatively young and energetic jazz trio. Val Evans...plays solidly pleasing and at times exciting jazz guitar. His styles range through such greats as Wayne Johnson, Pat Metheny, Steve Khan, Andy Summers, with brief flashes of Carlos Santana and even Mike Stern. Jorge Albuquerque of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the intricately tight and melodic bassist. Glenn Williams of South Florida, USA, gives a wonderfully expressive and professional performance on drums. Duane Allen guests on solo guitars on two tracks. Eight songs are offered, ranging the jazz menu from upbeat, crunchy fusion to "your-table-is-ready" mellow lounge jazz. Musicianship is flawless throughout. All compositions are by Evans except for the notably outstanding track, "Green" by Albuquerque. He offers a wonderful bass solo on this cut that is deftly overlayed with that Badrena/Bensonesque scat-along vocalization. "Pictures of You" and "What If" opened up things with excellent fusion punch and grit, as well as great unison lines. And after some mellowing out, "Delusion" offers a phat bass groove with Sternish overdriven guitar tone. Hear Duane Allen solo in a meaner, fusion-fired, reverbed growl. I could go for a future release of nothing but songs like these three. I even caught a whiff of bluesy-rock Scott Henderson here. We outro with two laidback cuts of tastefully blue and lazy-day, dreamy jazz. If you like Wayne Johnson, Andy Summers' later solo releases, Steve Khan, and quality guitar-driven jazz then I recommend The V-loop Trio. Who knows what other fine releases you may hear from this group if this release does well? Support your local jazz musician for happy ears. " John W. Patterson AAJ Fusion/Progressive Editor All About Jazz http://www.allaboutjazz.com/

Location Nashville, Tennessee - USA

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