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Monday 25 August 2008

Rm 3io - some background

The Robert Mitchell 3io has grown out of the ongoing group Robert Mitchell's Panacea (formed in 2000). The debut album/download - The Greater Good has been recorded (and will be toured) with the support of Jazz Services,33 Records,and Arts Council England. The recording features 5 new originals from pianist Robert Mitchell, and compositions by bassist Tom Mason and drummer Richard Spaven's collab with Vincent Helbers. The other music includes 'Space' by Galt Mcdermot (as sampled by Busta Rhymes) , 'Teardrop' by Massive Attack (Bristolian Legends) and Dance Cadaverous by the truly great Wayne Shorter. This is the first Uk tour for the group , and there will also be news on an additional exclusive version of the album ...... more biog to follow.