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Revival Trio

by Ross Hammond

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Ali 04:37
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Littlepants 05:04
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The Zoo Song 05:47
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French Press 04:58
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Shawn's Tune 04:01
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All Our Dogs 06:36

about

I started the Revival Trio project in April, 2012 from a desire to play some African-influenced improv music (a’la Abdullah Ibrahim, Ali and Vieux Farka Toure, Boubacar Traore and a few others) and also because of a new, weekly gig opportunity in Sacramento. It seemed like a good idea to match Vanessa Cruz, who combines that rhythmic feel with the power of Elvin Jones, with Shawn Hale. Shawn and I have been musical partners for several years and he’s the perfect guy for such a project. He simply lays it down. Solid.

We played Fridays at the PreFlite Lounge, a small and understated bar underneath the mall downtown. It was a great time for the group as we could familiarize ourselves with this new music, play regularly and get paid for doing so. The project quickly became a force, as there was a great combination of a steady and fierce rhythm with a heavy sense of “let it fly” improvisations. I simply loved this project.

The Revival Trio lasted until October of 2012, and has gone on hiatus due to Vanessa’s move to New York (go Vanessa!). I didn’t feel like one person could be replaced by another, so as she leaves it’s time for the next thing. It may be a funny thing to release a record at a time when the band goes on hiatus, but I enjoyed this project tremendously and wanted to have a document of our time together.

These discs are made DIY-style, with recycled Trader Joe’s bags serving as the disc covers. I hope you enjoy listening to this crew as much as I enjoyed playing with them.

Onward,
RH

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released September 28, 2012

Ross Hammond-guitar
Vanessa Cruz-drums
Shawn Hale

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Ross Hammond Sacramento

Sacramento guitarist, coffee drinker, dog owner, hoop coach, husband and Dad. Holla!

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