Has the Testore Trio come to a stand still?

These two pictures tell a story.

White House Stage 1

White House Stage 2

This house is turning white and this doesn't happen by magic.
It's a long hot job and it takes time from the Testore Trio, as Riccardo is also a painter.
Also our bassist has just finished music recitals and so his focus has been elsewhere.
I guess it is also getting a bit late in the year to launch a new trio.
Well, it's not really a new trio.
Here are the boys in action a few years back.

Our fans are getting younger!

George and Wade.

This trio has been in the planning for twenty years - a few more months of planning?
Non è una problema!

So what tunes does the Testore Trio play?

This trio comes out of the musical traditions of Italia and American improvised music.

Jazz players usually start by playing a tune (called the head) and then invent other things that fit over the chords. This means that someone has to keep playing the chords while a solo is happening. 

The jazz tunes played by this trio will be familiar with most people - they have names like Sweet Georgia Brown and Take The 'A' Train.

The Italian tunes are played like jazz tunes but often go off to a different set of chords, so expect a few surprises. 

The original tunes are written by Riccardo Testore and some tend to have a slightly Eastern European flavour. 

This is an improvising trio and all three of the members are featured.

In this world where the specialized blog is all the go, what makes Richard's Bass Bag 2* special?

Well, let me reassure you, we're not just an after thought or a filler blog.
No siree!
We are a blog with a special mission.

This is the blog where you can keep in touch with the Testore Trio.

Okay, let me explain.
The Testore Trio is a group who play traditional jazz tunes, Italian tunes and some very cool originals.

The Testore Trio takes Italian tunes to another place. They are treated more like jazz tunes and there is a lot of freedom for members to stretch out. The music is also very accessible to the general public and is perfect for Italian restaurants. Riccardo Testore's Italian language skills make this trio perfect for any Italian flavoured function. Riccardo can also play solo violin - a very romantic experience when accompanied by candle light!

The trio line up is Riccardo Testore - violino, Wade Reeve - chitarra and George Prowse - contrabbasso.

This trio is quite unique.

On Richard's Bass Bag 3* we intend to make it our duty to keep you informed about this trio.

* putting the number '2' back into bass playing

Updated and ready for action.

Really excited to be part of the BASS BAGGING CONFEDERATION!