what it's all about

Out of the creative energies of Boston and New York City, the Left Ear Trio was formed. Since their incarnation in 2002, they have been putting their own twist on an age-old format: the Organ Trio. Although the group has firm roots in the tradition of the masters (Grant Green, Larry Young, Jimmy Smith, to name but a few...) they revel in many styles, and their sound can sometimes be compared to the likes of jazz/funk outfits Soulive and Medeski, Martin and Wood.

Beyond the jam band hang, you can also expect to hear afrobeat, high life, breakbeat rhythms, country, Americana and reggae influences, as the Left Ear trio pushes to develop the undiscovered sound that defines them. Drawing on  these styles, the group writes original music based on improvisation and groove, attracting the attention of any audience, both dancers and listeners alike.

In the summer of 2007, the group embarked on a national tour in support of their first studio album, Dream. Their latest, entitled "Live at the Shrine", recorded at The Shrine in Harlem, NYC has been very popular as a download for fans. They are currently putting the final touches on their newest studio release, "The Outside Voice of the Left Ear Trio".

Be sure to check out our upcoming dates over on the Shows page. We will be adding more downloads, content and other stuff soon, so please check back often.

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