Manchester-based GoGo Penguin turns the venerable construct of the Jazz Piano Trio on its ear, infusing direct influences from contemporary electronic music and modern classical concepts into their singular ensemble approach.
The band’s hypnotic, swirling grooves are acoustic adaptations of pieces composed with sequencing software, and rely as much on additive development and dynamic contrasts as improvisation, with pianist Chris Illingworth’s powerful melodic statements anchored by Nick Blacka’s thunderous bass and the skittering break-beat rhythms of new drummer Jon Scott.
Recorded live on June 14 2024 at SFJazz.
