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Jacky Terrasson Trio's masterful live performance at KPLU

In a stunning three-song set on Jan. 18, Jacky Terrasson left no doubt that his group is one of the most exciting piano trios in jazz today.

This studio session marks the first visit from pianist, Jacky Terrasson, to the KPLU/Jazz24 studios.  We hope it’s the first of many.

In a stunning three-song set, Jacky left no doubt that his group is one of the most exciting piano trios in jazz today.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-946808.mp3

With bassist Ben Williams (winner of the annual Thelonious Monk International Competition in 2009) and mind-reading drummer, Jamire Willams, Terrasson took interviewer, Abe Beeson, and a small studio audience on a musical journey that was fueled by amazing improvisational invention, beautiful melodies and uncanny ensemble playing. 

The trio began with a driving medley of Body & Soul, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and Michael Jackson’s Beat It, and then switched gears for Terrasson’s lovely ballad, My Church (which seemed to contain light echoes of other songs, such as MoonRiver and Many Rivers To Cross).  They ended the set with Jacky’s ethereal arrangement of Charlie Chaplin’s Smile.

If jazz has the power to paint pictures in the mind, the Jacky Terrasson Trio seems intent on painting masterpieces.

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Justin joined KNKX in 2009 as the station's first Multimedia Manager. In this role, Justin helped to produce multimedia content, and implement systems and procedures in efforts to transform KNKX from a traditional broadcast station into a multi-platform media organization.
Nick began working at KNKX as a program host in the late 1980’s and, with the exception of a relatively brief hiatus, has been with the station ever since. Along with his work as a Midday Jazz host, Nick worked for several years as KNKX’s Music Director. He is now the station’s Production Manager and also serves as a fill-in host on KNKX’s jazz and blues programs.