Ceremony by Joe Policastro Trio
Bassist/composer/arranger Joe Policastro, guitarist Dave Miller, and drummer Mikel Avery celebrate the release of the band's sixth album, "Ceremony," on October 13, 2023. This ultra hi-fi, audiophile release was recorded in triple true stereo by renowned sound engineer Ken Christianson (NAIM, Pro Musica) and mastered for vinyl by Bob Weston (Chicago Mastering Service).
“Ceremony” captures the band’s progressive, forward-thinking approach in sonic detail. The album celebrates the band’s original music and highlights the trio's ability to remake unlikely songs in its own raw, highly idiosyncratic fashion. Three originals by Policastro and an original by guitarist Dave Miller are presented alongside highly-personal readings of music by New Order, Roy Orbison, João Bosco, and Thelonious Monk.
Triple True Stereo Recording, Mix, and Master by Ken Christianson, Pro Musica (Chicago, IL)
Disc Mastering by Bob Weston, Chicago Mastering Service
Tracklist
| 1. | Ceremony | 5:42 |
| 2. | Poioumena | 3:50 |
| 3. | Mojave Lifeline | 5:16 |
| 4. | Blue Bayou | 6:59 |
| 5. | Brilliant Corners | 6:21 |
| 6. | Scene Missing | 4:43 |
| 7. | Possible Music | 5:04 |
| 8. | Bala Com Bala | 5:50 |
Credits
Joe Policastro, bass
Dave Miller, guitar
Mikel Avery, drums
License
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Chicago-based jazz trio led by bassist Joe Policastro featuring guitarist Dave Miller and drummer Mikel Avery. While firmly rooted in jazz, the band's open-minded inclusive nature also brings rock, old-school funk, soul, brazilian, and free improvisation to the surface while still keeping the aesthetic of an acoustic trio intact.