Chris Speed Trio Tickets

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Chris Speed Trio Tour Dates & Tickets

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The live experience

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The Chris Speed Trio brings a distinctive blend of jazz, traditional swing, and folk-inflected improvisation, anchored by incisive melodies and concise, song-like writing. Formed in 2014 by guitarist Chris Speed, drummer Dave King, and bassist Chris Tordini, the trio has carved out a reputation for direct melodic clarity and spontaneous interplay. This artist page dives into their rich biography, discography highlights, and forthcoming tour activity, including recent and planned performances that fans across the Midwest and beyond won’t want to miss.

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Chris Speed Trio’s impact extends beyond recordings. The members have contributed to high-profile projects and performances, including Chris Speed’s association with Endangered Blood, which delivered an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2012 alongside notable collaborators. The group’s work with Intakt Records features a string of critically acclaimed releases, while their live shows emphasize interplay, improvisational clarity, and compact, narrative-driven tunes. For fans in Missouri and broader regions, 2026 tour dates were announced on Chris Speed’s official site, with performances planned January 14–22 in Missouri in collaboration with The Bad Plus and additional dates to follow. For agents and venues seeking a compelling jazz act with wide appeal, the Chris Speed Trio offers a balanced blend of accessibility and adventurous improvisation.

The live experience

What reaches the room

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The essentials

Quick Facts About Chris Speed Trio

Chris Speed formed the Chris Speed Trio in 2014 with Dave King (drums) and Chris Tordini (bass).
Trio discography (most recent first): Despite Obstacles (2023, Intakt), Respect For Your Toughness (2019, Intakt), Platinum On Tap (2017, Intakt), Really OK (2014, Skirl).
Music blends jazz with traditional swing, folk influences, and improvisational clarity; the trio is noted for direct melodies and compact, song-like writing.
Major achievement: Endangered Blood performed NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2012 (Chris Speed was a member; band featured: Speed, Noriega, Dunn, Black).

The records

Chris Speed Trio Discography

Despite Obstacles
2023 · Intakt Records
Respect For Your Toughness
2019 · Intakt Records
Platinum On Tap
2017 · Intakt Records
Really OK
2014 · Skirl Records

The hits

Top Chris Speed Trio Songs

Advil (from Despite Obstacles)
2023 · N/A

Chris Speed Trio’s impact extends beyond recordings. The members have contributed to high-profile projects and performances, including Chris Speed’s association with Endangered Blood, which delivered an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2012 alongside notable collaborators. The group’s work with Intakt Records features a string of critically acclaimed releases, while their live shows emphasize interplay, improvisational clarity, and compact, narrative-driven tunes. For fans in Missouri and broader regions, 2026 tour dates were announced on Chris Speed’s official site, with performances planned January 14–22 in Missouri in collaboration with The Bad Plus and additional dates to follow. For agents and venues seeking a compelling jazz act with wide appeal, the Chris Speed Trio offers a balanced blend of accessibility and adventurous improvisation.