*Funk / Jazz / Rock
*Brian Jordan (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe)
*Dave Watts (The Motet)
*Andy Irvine (On The One)
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The Brian Jordan Trio's sound can best be described as a highly energized blend of funk, rock, jazz, and electronica.
Each of the musicians in this exciting group has extensive touring history, vast personal accomplishments and national and international notoriety.
Brian Jordan is best known for his work as guitarist for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. In addition Brian performs regularly with, art rock band Banyan, and has toured with Grammy award winning singer Lauryn Hill. Most recently Brian performed a series of shows being featured with Particle and has joined up with On the One for several shows also as a featured guest guitarist. Jordan has performed all over the world and shared the stage with many of music's top luminaries such as the legendary James Brown, The Allman Brothers Band and many more. Jordan shows a unique style and complete command of his guitar with TBJT. He also is the groups singer, offering up his soulful voice to several of the groups songs.
Drummer Dave Watts is the founding member and leader of the highly respected and ever evolving Boulder, Colorado based progressive improv group The Motet. The Motet has been performing throughout the nation for the last 10 years and made a memorable appearance on the 2008 Jam Cruise. Dave has been a long standing figure on the national touring scene and is considered by many to be one of the top drummers. Watts is very active in education and has contributed his teaching skills to Modern Drummer Magazine.
Bassist Andy Irvine, best known for his driving funky grooves and song writing skills, rounds out the line up. Andy is a touring member of the outstanding San Diego based funk/soul group On the One. Irvine's history also includes national touring with such groups as Giant People and founding the south Florida "futuristic groove trio" Beanstalk. Andy has contributed his solid bass work to 27 albums with national and international artists throughout his 25 year career. Irvine has been very busy lately logging on 100+ shows touring throughout the United States since joining up with On the One in May of 2007.
Discography:
1996 Ishmael and the Peacemakers - Feeling Irie Keyboards
1998 R.A. Brotherhood - Porch Songs Guitar
1999 Eek-a-Mouse Bass, Guitar
2000 T. Irie Dread Keyboards, Guitar
2000 B-Side Players - Resistance Guitar
2002 Karl Denson's Tiny Universe - The Bridge Guitar. Bass
2003 Allman Brothers Band = Instant Live: Indisnapolis Southbound Guitar
2004 Star 69 Guitar, Writing
2004 Mama's Cookin' - Let the Record Ride Guitar
2004 Brotherhood of Groove - Style Guitar
2006 Beat Pharmacy (Side project of Will from Blackeyed Peas) Guitar
2007 Matthew Moon - Bass