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Endangered Blood is a distinctive piano-less jazz quartet that emerged in 2008 to help a seriously ill friend. The group brings together core members Chris Speed, Jim Black, Oscar Noriega, and Trevor Dunn to explore a rich blend of post-bop, free jazz, chromatic experimentation, and the rhythmic textures of traditional New Orleans music and post-punk. Their music is shaped by collaborative energy, fearless improvisation, and a penchant for pushing boundaries while staying rooted in strong melodic communication.