musicians are quite satisfied helping to mold their own locally distinctive Jazz scenes as they teach future generations of Jazz musicians, rather than migrating to New York or Los Angeles. Who outside of Tennessee, for example, would expect an explorative Knoxville Jazz group to record an album that equals or surpasses in many respects those of major labels?” The trio has also performed on recent recordings by Italian singer Fabrizia Barresi, percussionist Carlos Fernandez, the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and South African saxophonist Zim Ngqawana.

But Boling, Brown and Holloways working relationship goes far beyond the recording studio. All three are Associate Professors of Music at the University of Tennessee School of Music. “We have played literally thousands of gigs together over the years,” says Boling, “and in addition to being incredible musicians, these guys are some of my closest friends. Plus, there is a level of trust and communication that we have developed by being involved in mentoring student musicians. It goes far beyond what most traveling musicians have a chance to experience.” Whether on stage with visiting artists such as Bob Mintzer, Marvin Stamm, and Matt Wilson, or in a relaxed club setting on their regular Thursday night gig at “Baker-Peters Jazz Club,” the Boling, Brown and Holloway trio consistently brings the highest level of creativity and musical excellence to their performances.

Booking: In addition to playing in jazz clubs and concerts, the Boling, Brown & Holloway Trio is available for private parties, wedding receptions, corporate functions, etc. If you would like information about booking the trio, please email mark@markboling.com.

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now playing: “Complelsion”

The Boling, Brown and Holloway trio brings focused imagination and energy in their performances of original, contemporary and classic jazz repertoire. The trio is Mark Boling (guitar), Keith Brown (drums) and Rusty Holloway (bass). Evidence, their first CD release as a trio, was featured as an outstanding recording by a southern artist on the syndicated Jazz South radio program in 2002. A 2004 review of their second recording in Cadence Magazine says Mark Boling’s new release, Tune Me, further confirms the fact that pockets of jazz excellence exist throughout the United States. Usually due to the security of their work as university educators,