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The Marc Atkinson Trio is an acoustic guitar-driven trio from Victoria, BC, Canada, and are not to be missed. This virtuostic group’s success has been leaping forward over the past couple of years. Acoustic Guitar Magazine voted the trio’s previous CD, the Marc Atkinson Trio II, one of the top 5 five CDs released in North America in 2002. This CD was also nominated for best jazz album by the 2003 Western Canadian Music Awards. The Trio released their 3rd album in 2005.
Warmly welcomed by folk, jazz and classical audiences alike, the group recently received a standing ovation as an official showcaser at the North American Folk Alliance Conference and is also a frequent performer at the acclaimed Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. The Marc Atkinson trio plays at many major folk and jazz festivals across North America. Marc, a Canadian instrumentalist/ composer/ arranger/ producer, is one of Canada’s most talented musicians.
Marc’s hummable original compositions, found on both of the self-titled CDs I and II, take acoustic guitar to a refreshing new level. The tunes use a ferocious but elegant gypsy guitar style, infused with a catchy blend of influences ranging from folk to jazz to classical to world beat. All this while still maintaining the laid back humour and casual ‘good time feel’ of Canada’s West Coast. Marc’s picking has been described as flawless, surprise-filled and sizzling. His music is original, complex and challenging in its conception and delivery but remains accessible and absorbing. The music of the Marc Atkinson Trio good-naturedly welcomes all listeners aboard for an intriguing, exhilarating and unforgettable ride.
