Nihco Gallo Trio at The Press Room

Description

The Nihco Gallo Trio embraces the "sampling mentality" that has characterized much of jazz since the rise of hip-hop music. Trying to push beyond playing the jazz standards, the vibraphonist's energetic group cross-fades between recognizable tunes from the realms of jazz, soul, classical and modern beat music, often in quick and unpredictable succession. The whole experience relies heavily on the taste of local bassist Scott Kiefner and Boston drummer Zak King, both of whom have their roots not only in jazz, but in metal and hip-hop.