ISS TRIO

The ISS TRIO is composed of Northern, Central & Southern California jazz musicians, who collaborate five to six times per year for the sole purpose of creating spontaneous jazz improv.  They record live at Fantasy Studios at Zaentz Media Center, Berkeley.  What distinguishes ISS is their melancholy and deep soulful improvisation.  ISS Trio has the mpact of inspiring listeners - new to jazz or veterans of the genre, because of their variety of skills.  As keyboardist, John San Agustin has training not only in jazz piano, but also in harmonium, and other classical Indian instruments.  Due to this, they allow a soulfulness, a space for each instrument to emerge.  No one drowns the other out.  On "Mediterranean Revisited", a slow paced piece, solos delve into the strength of each musician.  Carl Sacco on drums is perfectly understated when needed and at other times takes the lead.  Kevin Irwin in bass holds the trio together, blending the sounds beautifully.  As a non-jazz expert, but a serious music lover, this release inspired me.  Highly recommended.