Walk on the Wild Side | Joe Policastro Trio at Bop Shop Records 2022

Hailed by Downbeat for its “deft analysis of choice repertoire,” and by the Chicago Reader for its “diversity of approaches to all kinds of source material,” the Joe Policastro Trio is a Chicago-based alternative jazz trio led by bassist Joe Policastro features guitarist Dave Miller and drummer Mikel Avery. While firmly rooted in jazz, the band’s open-minded, inclusive nature draws upon a wide array of musical styles and sources while still keeping the aesthetic of an acoustic trio intact.

True bands are a rarity in jazz these days, especially ones who hone their craft as consistently as this one does. For over a decade, the band held court thrice-weekly at Pops For Champagne. Beyond Chicago, the band has been extensively playing together throughout the US and Canada having even performed for President Barack Obama.

Whether highlighting the original music of its members, re-contextualizing modern music, or performing jazz classics of the likes of Thelonious Monk, Chico Hamilton, or Charles Lloyd, the trio readily displays its singular approach, sound, texture, and simultaneity.

Featuring:
Dave Miller - guitar
Joe Policastro - bass
Mikel Patrick Avery - drums

Video and audio captured by Dan Gross of The Red Curtain Crew.

Special thanks to:
Tom Kohn
Jann Nyffeler
Dan Gross
Matt Guarnere
Greg Maslyn
Maria Darron
Brian Waldron
Dan Hanley
“Baltimore Bill”

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