Live At 5 - Resonance Trio @ Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

26 October 2014 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa

Resonance Trio is a Dunedin-based Jazz ensemble that perfoms the original compositions of panist Will Martin.

Featuring Will Martin - grand piano, Craig Sinclair - double bass, and Roy de Hamel - drums.

Formed in 2011 with original drummer Lee Noyes, the group's unique sound was developed by recording practice sessions in the kitchen of bassist Craig Sinclair on a hand-held recorder. By improvising freely and listening very carefully, the group developed an experimental approach that informed the composition of longer pieces by pianist Will Martin.

In late 2011, the group recorded their final concert with Noyes before his departure for Sweden, which was released in 2013 as a CD titled "The Waitati Concert". In the same year, the group briefly linked with drummer Kevin Finnigan to perform at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. The group is now joined by youthful drummer Roy de Hamel who has impressed many listeners with his technical virtuosity and ability to move seamlessly between musical genres.