DeadWax Trio: from left, Wayne Porter, drums, Jon Reingold, piano, Troy Kendrick, bass.

DeadWax is a both a classic jazz piano trio and a rhythm section set to support our favorite horn players and singers at a moment's notice. Formed in Seattle in 2006 the group consists of Jon Reingold on piano and Wayne Porter on drums and Troy Kendrick on bass. We recorded a full length album with singer Joni Wilm in 2010 and have collaborated and performed with a variety of great local jazz musicians in clubs and private events around the Puget Sound.

As a trio, we serve up a tasty platter of standards, hardbop and our original compositions true to the tradition. Have a listen and give us a shout.

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