RBG Trio

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Formed in 2019, The RBG Trio is a collective of 3 of Ireland’s leading jazz artists – Meilana Gillard (tenor saxophone), Dave Redmond (bass), and Kevin Brady (drums).

Renowned for their tight interplay and incredible storytelling, the band have carved out a ‘must see’ reputation. With blues always in their foundation, the trios sound ranges from pre- to post-bop, soulful to grunge, free to swinging.

The trio’s repertoire ranges from the traditional saxophone trio canons of Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson, to more contemporary and improvised output. It is an approach where free-form exploration rubs shoulders with reimagined music from the like of Nirvana and Soundgarden.

Ultimately, nothing is off limits. It is a band led by tunes – mainstream or lesser known, self-penned or reinterpreted, traditional or contemporary. If it works, it works.  

Additionally, each member of The RBG Trio composes for the band, which lends to the trio’s diverse output and constant surprise.

The trio will launch their first full length album as part of this Moving on Music tour with support from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

“catchy melodies opening out into full-bloodied collective improvisation rooted by solid swinging grooves”
Jazzwise

“Rhythmically grooving and tightly tethered one moment, loose and exploratory the next, RBG Trio's aesthetic was both familiar in a rootsy way and thrillingly free-spirited.”
All About Jazz

“...a smoking tenor solo of economy and power from Gillard, followed by an exceptional solo from Redmond.”
All About Jazz