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Roller Trio

Roller Trio · 2012

57 min · 9 tracks · jazz rock

A frenetic blend of jazz rock and avant-garde textures, pushing the boundaries of instrumental improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • immersive headphone detail hunting
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike instrumental improvisation
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as their debut album in 2012, Roller Trio emerged from the vibrant UK jazz scene, showcasing an innovative approach that combined rock elements with jazz improvisation. The band, consisting of guitarist Chris Montague, bassist Luke Flowers, and saxophonist Andrew Cheetham, quickly positioned themselves as distinct voices within a genre often dominated by traditional sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Zappa· Hiromi Uehara· King Crimson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Deep Heat 6:40
  • 2 Roller Toaster 8:07
  • 3 Howdy Saudi 4:29
  • 4 R-O-R' 7:03
  • 5 The Nail That Stands Up 5:04
  • 6 The Zone 11:15
  • 7 A Dark Place to Think 5:29
  • 8 The Interrupters 3:46
  • 9 Where's My Whip 6:00

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