Too cool for Christmas' Think again... Sinistrio, one of Canada's hippest instrumental trios, brings the holidays to a whole new level. Their third album, 'Modern Xmas', is just that â€' a modern take on some of our holiday favourites. Kick back and relax with your eggnog as Sinistrio weaves their distinctive sound together with traditional melodies. 'Carol of the Bells' features Jeff Drummond’s ethereal guitar stylings, and 'The Grinch' brings 1960s soul and groove into the present day. Using retro keyboards, Steve Fletcher brings a completely different sound to 'White Xmas' taking us back to the height of the surf rock era. Jon May completes the mix driving the soundscape with his infectious drum grooves. With 'Modern Xmas', enjoy a refreshing take on songs of the season that proves nobody’s too cool for Christmas.

Constantly looking for ways to push the boundaries of the jazz genre, Sinistrio has found their own unique niche in the Canadian music scene. Drawing comparisons to groups like Soulive, The Bad Plus, Larry Goldings, and Medeski Martin & Wood, Sinistrio is a groove based B3 organ trio that seamlessly brings together modern jazz and retro soul with a unique kind of texture, tone and richness.

A band characterized by brave experimentation and a full sound, this talented trio featuring Jon May, Steve Fletcher and Jeff Drummond are quick to admit that even though they may not always know where creativity may take them, it is the journey that is in fact half the fun. On stage, it is that same journey that draws in audiences and makes the band so unique. Combine that with original compositions, the odd cover or unique arrangement, and suddenly you have a versatile, insightful band that is selling out concerts, without ever selling out.

Influenced by everything from urban styles and classical music to funk, jazz and good old rock and roll, Sinistrio has all the influences they need to create something that will resonate with every music junkie. Whether you’re a veteran jazz fan or an indie purist, Sinistrio has a way of flipping things around and twisting them inside and out until they have found something that is not only new for them, but new for the listener as well.

Sinistrio joined forces in early 2006 when the three members met at a jazz jam. After playing together they knew something felt right. Together they planned a group with soul, energy and groove. Drummer Jon May, guitarist Jeff Drummond, and keyboardist Steve Fletcher had a great feeling about the kind of music they were making.

TRACK LISTING:
1 We 3 Kingz
2 The Grinch
3 Feliz Navidad
4 White Xmas
5 God Rest Ye...
6 Carol of the Bells

Track Listing

• We 3 Kings
• The Grinch
• Feliz Navidad
• White Xmas
• God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• Carol of the Bells

Additional Details

Label: Chronograph Records

Genre: Holiday

Run Time: 27 mins

Release Date: 11/03/14

UPC: 623667218689