Ear Up Records is excited to announce the September 15th, 2023 release of Coffin/Perlson/Krauss – the brainchild of three virtuosic musical masters: renowned saxophonist Jeff Coffin, revered drummer Jordan Perlson and bass legend Viktor Krauss.

This nine-track debut of all original music is a thrilling sonic odyssey that showcases undeniable musicianship and boundless artistic expression.

Coffin, Perlson and Krauss first started playing together in 2020. Like many great musical combos, their union came together by chance. “I needed a bassist to fill in for someone on a trio gig and I reached out to Viktor,” says Coffin. “I was pleasantly surprised he was available, as he’s usually incredibly busy due to his touring and studio commitments. He’s long been one of my favorite bassists and his tone and feel are like no other I’ve ever heard.”

The drummer on the gig was Jordan Perslon, one of Coffin’s first-call musical compatriots and frequent collaborator. The connection among the trio was evident instantly. “There is a special musical chemistry that permeates with Jordan and Jeff that generates a sum greater than its parts,” Krauss reflects.

Coffin agrees. “It’s not often that ‘the magic’ suddenly happens and the bells go off and the stars align but it happened that first day we all three got together to work on the music.” He described the atmosphere as warm, and closely locked in. “We all love listening to each other play and we’re excited to hear what surprises lurk around the corner when we improvise.”

During the pandemic, the three Nashville based musicians formed a social pod, and made playing together a regularity as long as they were safe to do so. Gifted with time, the trio decided to record at Krauss’ home studio to officially document this special collaboration, eventually settling on seven compositions and two solo works.

1. On The Precipice Of Change
2. Moonchild
3. Say It Seems
4. Quiet
5. A Handful Of Beans
6. Rusty Fortune
7. Overcast
8. Su Filindeu #6
9. Here To Be Me

The album opens on the luxuriant On The Precipice Of Change (inspired by the turmoil and conflict of the present day) and the languishing Moonchild (written for Jeff’s wife), and then brings us the joyful Say It Seems, the sinewy Quiet (which is the centerpiece of a meditative three-part rumination inspired by the early days of the pandemic, Songs of Solitude), and then comes the cultured A Handful Of Beans (inspired by sonic explorer Wayne Shorter).

Along next is the buoyant and groove-laden solo feature for Perlson, Rusty Fortune and the hauntingly ethereal album’s lead single, and an outstanding feature for Coffin on bass flute, Overcast, and they are in turn backed by the impassioned, thoughtful solo feature for Krauss on Su Filindeu #6, the album coming to a close on the rousing get together Here To Be Me.

Coffin/Perlson/Krauss comes during a particularly fruitful period for the three musicians. Jeff Coffin remains one of the busiest musicians on the scene, touring worldwide with the Dave Matthews Band while releasing a steady stream of invigorating new material via Ear Up.

Last year, Coffin gained his first-ever GRAMMY nomination as a leader for Between Dreaming And Joy and just months ago, Coffin released Look For Water, which was called “bright” and “inspired” by Glide Magazine. Jordan Perlson is one of the most versatile drummers in Nashville, with appearances on more than 100 records, and with credits alongside jazz iconic Seamus Blake, Gary Burton and David Liebman to folk heroes Alison Brown and Missy Raines to genre-busting innovators like Becca Stevens and Snarky Puppy.

Viktor Krauss is one of the world’s most influential bassists with a touring and recording career that includes Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell, James Taylor, Tom Jones, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Carly Simon and many more. In 2022, he joined Robert Plant and his sister Alison Krauss on their Raise The Roof tour, completing the most recent leg this summer.

Jeff Coffin – tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet, bass flute
Jordan Person – drums, percussion
Viktor Krauss – upright bass

Bandcamp Purchase Link

www.jeffcoffin.com

www.jordanperlson-music.com