Soar Trio's sound universe encompasses fiery spontaneous music, strains of the 20th century's avant garde, beautiful melodic or tranquil sections, and a drummer-less, but highly rhythmic drive. The group combines musicians of different generations, each with a long history of performing innovative music focused on primarily reaching grass-root audiences. This recording is dedicated to Faruq Z. Bey.

Thollem McDonas - Piano
Joel Peterson - Bass
Skeeter C. R. Shelton - Alto Saxophone



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"...the cleverly titled Emergency Management Heist is an avant-garde trio outing that emits a sensation that the musicians could be planning some sort of raid amid pensive or gradually climactic incarnations. They broadcast grave situations via nervy meanderings but most always get to the root of the issue. Hence, the trio means business, but doesn't overpower or embark on free-form blowing contests. It's a concentrated effort as they methodically develop a course of action."
- Glenn Astarita, All About Jazz

"The expressive improvisations came about from fine interplay between very experienced improvisers who have a rich vocabulary and a clear voice to their disposal. - Vital Weekly

"Avant garde free jazz, which is to say, music for rolling in catnip. Melodic and tranquil meanderings, improvisational tension and turbulence. No drums but plenty of rhythm. Entirely instrumental." - KFJC 98.7 FM