Trio Errant

Lee Blackmore (guitar) Nathaniel Butler (drums) Colin Somervell (bass)

Formed in early 2009 Trio Errant have been on a slow burn for the past year, mainly learning and playing from the standard and classic jazz repertoire ranging from Charlie Parker through Monk up to Wes Montgomery and Coltrane.

With a residency at the famous Gladstone Pub in Borough (of Adam Beattie and School of Imagination fame), the trio has had the space and time to shed and now, in due time, has come up with a score of original material which reflects the progress so far. Drawing from the tradition of the guitar trio, past and present, and incorporating the sensibilities of each member, Trio Errant deliver an organic sound, swinging and free.

Lee Blackmore: Originally from Falmouth, studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire under tuition of Dave Cliff and Mike Williams and moved to London at the end of 2008. He plays in the funk outfit The Getup, indie band The Dashes, as well as several jazz ensembles. He is currently studying with Mike Outram.

Nathaniel Butler, Originally from Northampton, graduated this year from Trinity College of Music in London under tuition of Dave Wickens and Gene Calderazzo. He plays for Mercury Award Winner Speech DeBelle and folk singer Emily Barker among others artists.

Colin Somervell, Originally from Oxford, studied in both Birmingham Conservatoire and Trinity College, with Steve Watts and Arnie Somogyi. He plays in Cypriot alt folk group Trio Tekke, with Adam Beattie and the Consultants as well as jazz outfits Trio Manouche and Aida Severo.