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"Triple Play was rollicking good fun … led by bassist, trombonist and pianist Chris Brubeck, the trio stole the show with its flair and virtuosity."
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, May 10, 2004
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"Triple Play" is the name given to three outstanding and versatile musicians, Peter "Madcat" Ruth (on harmonica, guitar, jaw harp, percussion and vocals), Joel Brown (folk and classical acoustic guitar and vocals) and Chris Brubeck (electric bass, bass trombone, piano and vocals). Collectively they bring a rare level of joy, virtuosity, and American spirit to the folk, blues, jazz, funk and classical music they perform.
Their live performance enthusiasm is documented on their first cd, “Triple Play Live” recorded at one of their college concerts. In reviewing this disc, All Music Guide wrote: “This boundary stretching CD should be investigated by anyone who enjoys great American music.” Their second CD, “Watching the World” was recorded in studios across the country and according to All Music Guide: “It's great to hear a group that combines top-notch musicianship, potent originals, and a touch of humor, this CD is truly a Triple Play in any fan's score book.”
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Triple Play’s musical roots go way back (as many as 30 years!) in each member's history. Chris and Madcat have toured and recorded together in different settings since 1969, first as young rock musicians in the group "New Heavenly Blue" (with albums on RCA and Atlantic Records), "Sky King" (on Columbia), and then as jazz musicians touring the world with Dave Brubeck. Madcat and Chris were audience favorites wherever the group played and were fea¬tured on two Atlantic Records released by Dave Brubeck.
Chris went on to become co-leader of the group Crofut & Brubeck with the uniquely talented banjo player and folk singer Bill Crofut and also featured Joel on guitar. A highly unusual and critically acclaimed CD, "Across Your Dreams", featuring famous mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, was released by Telarc. Flicka sang in a more intimate style performing "art songs" written by Chris, Dave and Iola Brubeck. Their next project was the recording of “Bach to Brubeck” at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra, which was released on Koch International Classics.
After Bill Crofut passed away in 1999, Madcat joined Chris and Joel to form the group TRIPLE PLAY . With an ever-expanding repertoire, the Trio continues to play in concert halls, clubs and festivals all over the country, including performing many of Chris' symphonic arrange¬ments with orchestras across the U.S. In September, 2006 they played a set at the Monterey Jazz Festival and later that evening were featured in the premiere of Dave Brubeck’s Cannery Row Suite. Paul deBarros, writer for the Seattle Times and Downbeat, commented: “Triple Play is what jazz always was and always should be about: good-time rhythm, unbridled joy and the sweet release but bittersweet aftertaste of the blues. If there's a better old-time blues and jazz harmonica player out there than Madcat Ruth, I'd sure love to know where he lives.”
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Triple Play’s newest CD is called Watching the World. All Music Guide gave this CD 4-1/2 stars out of 5 and said “It’s great to hear a group that combines top-notch musicianship, potent originals and a touch of humor.”
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Triple Play LIVE is also available for purchase through this website. This was the group's first cd which was recorded at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY a couple of years ago. As you can tell from listening to the CD, the audience loved the concerts, and the guys (as usual) had a blast playing together. There are several new compositions, including Now That the Children Are Gone, and The Road to Thomasville among others, together with such classics as How Long? (with Madcat singing, and audience joining in), Crossroads and Take Five.
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Triple Play is represented by:
Joanne Rile Artists Management
222 Jenkintown Commons
93 Old York Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046-3925
Tel: (215) 885-6400
E-Mail: Joanner@rilearts.com
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