TRIAD
“The virtuosity of these three extraordinary musicians is indisputable, and their imaginative intertwined improvisations created a new jazz experience...and a futuristic chamber music effect.”
- Times Square Chronicle
Debut Album Release Date: 2024 TBD
Label: Ropeadope
Publicist for Release: Lydia Liebman Promotions
Full 80-minute Concert Reference
This is the current setlist for an 80-minute performance.
Filming from Jazz at Lincoln Center and Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland.
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Dominick Farinacci - Trumpet
Global Ambassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center; Ted speaker; Quincy Jones says Dominick is “360 degrees.”
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Christian Tamburr - Marimba
Musical director and composer for Cirque du Soliel & Penn & Teller; performed with Dave Brubeck; produces musically inspired events for Google & Cisco.
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Michael Ward-Bergeman - Accordion
Accordionist & arranger for YoYo Ma and Silk Road Ensemble; Soloist with NY Philharmonic; original work commissioned by and performed at Carnegie Hall
TRIAD, created by trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, vibraphonist Christian Tamburr, and accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman, draws from a wide range of influences and finds common ground in their appreciation for melodic compositions. While rooted in a classical approach, TRIAD infuses its music with various styles from South America, Argentina, Brazil, and New Orleans, presenting them in a fresh and innovative manner. Their repertoire spans from Kurt Weill to Screaming Jay Hawkins to John Mayer, with each song chosen for its melodic content and integrated into the overarching TRIAD concept. The result is a musical journey that tells a story of the world, taking listeners on a captivating ride from beginning to end.
The varied musical backgrounds of TRIAD’s three creators combine to bring together a unique musical experience and perspective. Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci was the first Global Ambassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center, is a Ted speaker, and has been recognized by music legend Quincy Jones, who says, “This kid is 360 degrees!” Christian Tamburr was musical director and composer for Cirque du Soliel and Penn & Teller, has performed with Dave Brubeck, and produces musically inspired events for Google & Cisco. Michael Ward-Bergeman was the arranger for YoYo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, a soloist with the NY Philharmonic, and has received original work commissions for original work featured at Carnegie Hall.
TRIAD has headlined Jazz at Lincoln Center and Birdland in New York City, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, and several other venues since its inception and will present their self-titled debut on Ropedope in 2024. A carefully collected set of tunes covers a broad range of influences, all capturing the fresh sound of the ensemble.
National Reviews of Triad: Times Square Chronicle | All About Jazz
Dominick Farinacci Performance History Highlights as a Band Leader
Dominick Farinacci Streaming Stats: 300,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify
Promotion Assets: Filming of Studio Sessions, 3 live concerts, several hours of B-Roll, live photos
Touring Instrumentation (3-5): TRIAD, TRIAD + vocal or percussion, TRIAD + vocal and percussion
The audience was fascinated. Triad took jazz beyond jazz.
- Al Sikes, Founder - Monty Alexander Jazz Festival
“…One of the most memorable sets of the festival.”
- Matt Hooke, All About Jazz
Sample Stage Plot
(Triad plus percussion & vocal)
Backline Requirements
Triad has both vibraphone and marimba endorsements, which is occasionally helpful to source in key cities.
Marimba
5 Octave preferred - 4 1/2 or 4-1/3 acceptable - Musser, Marimba One, Yamaha or similar - Wooden Bars Only - no Acoustalon or synthetic bars.
Vibraphone
Full Size with Graduated Bars - Musser M55, M75 or similar. Must have operational motor.
Percussion
5 cymbal stands | 14” floor tom | 1 REMO Djembe 12” head | 1 REMO Darbuka | 1 Pneumatic, drum throne | 1 Cajon (Gon Bops if possible) | 1 set of bongos on a stand (Gon Bops if possible)