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For those unaware, New Stages by the Mark Wade Trio marks not only a new album but a turning point in his creative evolution. It’s a moment where his past innovations meet his future ambitions.

This is a collection of new, original jazz works inspired by treasured classical music that he has forged a deep personal connection to over the years and that he is delighted to now be bringing forward in this new format.

Mark Wade is a modern composer with a global perspective, known for his virtuosic command of both acoustic and electric bass and for blending technical precision with emotional depth. His work defies easy classification, embracing the improvisational spirit of jazz while drawing inspiration from classical and contemporary influences. He will also perform four UK shows in March 2026.

1. The Good Doctor Gradus
2. The Elephant’s Lullaby
3. The Shepherd Takes A Turn
4. Cakewalk
5. Saga
6. The Storm
7. Idyll
8. Iberia Part I
9. Iberia Part II
10. Judgement
11. Transition
12. At Rest
13. Waltz And Variation
14. Lament
15. Jesu

Known for his virtuosic command of both acoustic and electric bass and having long been celebrated for blending technical precision with emotional depth, Mark opens his new recording on the _______________ of The Good Doctor Gradus, the ___________ of The Elephant’s Lullaby and the ____________ of The Shepherd Takes A Turn, and then we get given the _____________ of Cakewalk, the _____________ of Saga and both the atmospherically-charged The Storm and the ___________ of Idyll.

Along next is the _______________ of Iberia Part I and the _________________ of Iberia Part II, and they are both in turn backed seamlessly by the _____________ of Judgement, the _____________ of Transition, the ______________ of At Rest, with the new set rounding out on the ___________ of Waltz And Variation, coming to a close on the ___________ of Lament and the luxuriantly sculpted, playful Jesu.

Musicians:
Tim Harrison, piano
Mark Wade, bass
Scott Neumann, drums

Official Purchase Links

www.markwademusicny.com

Mark Wade Trio @ Instagram