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 Formed
as an outlet for creative songwriting and instrumental improvisation,
Trikona took its first breath in the basement of Boston's New England
Conservatory in the spring of 1999. The trio's name, meaning "three
corners" in Sanskrit, reflects the way that each of its members uniquely
contributes to the musical development of the group. Trikona's creative
direction is founded on strong songwriting, tightly executed vocal harmonies
and a deep respect for the groove.
"For me, Trikona is all about musical expression in the fellowship of my bandmates," says Gar Ragland, "and conveying this as intensively as possible to our audience." A recent transplant from the Charlottesville, VA music scene, Ragland has a wealth of touring experience, sharing bills with a diverse range of acts including the Dave Matthews Band, members of the Allman Brothers Band and piano virtuoso Ran Blake. "It's a drag to explain what category your music fits into. I think that the harder it is to categorize, the more interesting it's going to be," says Ethan Mallove. "I imagine Coltrane playing with the Beach Boys, Bartok writing a tune for the Stones." Having studied improvisation for the past five years, Ethan enjoys writing pop-oriented material with elements of jazz.
With diverse influences which range from Charles Mingus to Steely Dan, Trikona aims to create a music that is reflective of its members, and to deliver this music with both conviction and intensity. |
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"Trikona
presents me with the challenge of finding the perfect groove to unify
the music, lyrics and mood of a song," remarks Eric Platz. "I
try to connect with all of my musical influences, whether it's Brazilian
drumming, Led Zeppelin or Miles Davis." Possessing a diverse range
of performing experience from Carnival samba bands in Rio to avant-garde
jazz ensembles in Brussels Eric brings a singular style of rhythmic
energy and propulsion to the trio. His active involvement in the Boston
jazz scene is evident in the way he approaches the group's repertoire.