Will Vinson, Gilad Hekselman & Nate Wood - Trio Grande: What's Left (2026)

"Trio Grande: What's Left" is a ferocious, dazzling, and fiercely intelligent masterclass in Modern Creative Jazz, Jazz-Rock Fusion, and Avant-Prog. Operating as a chordless, bass-less power trio, these three virtuosos shatter the traditional boundaries of a jazz ensemble. What makes this 2026 project so staggering is the sheer sonic architecture: Nate Wood pulls double duty, executing mind-bending, polyrhythmic drum patterns while simultaneously anchoring the low-end on a bass synthesizer with his left hand.

Musically, the album is an explosive dialogue of complex geometries and raw emotion. Gilad Hekselman’s guitar work moves fluidly from pristine, fluid jazz lines to gritty, overdriven rock textures, using loops and subtle electronic effects to paint vast harmonic backdrops. Over this shifting foundation, Will Vinson’s alto saxophone cuts through the mix with razor-sharp precision, delivering volatile, exploratory solos that are both technically demanding and deeply expressive. "What's Left" is a definitive statement for the 2026 jazz landscape—proving that when boundary-pushing masters strip away conventional instrumentation, what's left is pure, unadulterated creative energy.

Will Vinson - saxophone, Wurlitzer, synths
Gilad Hekselman - guitars
Nate Wood - drums, bass