Good things come in threes, the saying goes, and in jazz that often comes in the form of a trio. Such is the case with Triplicate, a collaboration featuring Joel Shapira on guitar, Bruce “Pooch” Heine on bass, and Dave Stanoch on drums. And there are three opportunities to enjoy their creative repertoire in November, over four consecutive dates, with gigs at The Artists Quarter (November 7th), the pre-concert lobby performance at Orchestra Hall (November 8th), and via the Late Night at the Dakota series (November 9-10). 

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Star Tribune - December 29, 2005
The critics' ballots, TOM SUROWICZ

ALBUMS OF THE YEAR

1. Dave Graf, "Just Like That"
2. Carole Martin, "Songs From My Heart"
3. Various Artists, "Minnesota All Stars, Great Accordion and Concertina Performances from the Northstar State"
4. Phil Hey Quartet, "Subduction"
5. Irv Williams, "Dedicated to You"
6. Auto Body Experience, "Forgotten Lots"
7. Gordon Johnson, "Trios, Version 3.0"
8. Bobby E. Ekstrand, "The Guitar"
9. Fat Kid Wednesdays, "The Art of Cherry"
10. Triplicate, "Day & Age"

Tough choices this year! There's enough to fill up a very worthy Top 20, with winning discs that just missed the cut by Electropolis ("Electropolis"), Charmin Michelle & Joel Shapira ("Pure Imagination"), Dorothy Doring ("Southern Exposure," a revelation!), Debbie Duncan ("I Thought About You") and certainly Dave Karr & Mulligan Stew ("Cookin' At The Hot Summer Jazz Festival"). I didn't feel so bad about leaving off Mulligan Stew's disc because it was an "instant" live recording, never really intended as an album at the time, though the eventual packaging and liner notes were terrific. Besides Mulligan Stew, I also chowed down happily on the Spaghetti Western String Co.'s "Quiet Mob" EP, which is delicious but got bounced since it's a mere five songs. Old faves Happy Apple will likely get plenty of votes from other folks, and their "The Peace Between Our Companies" CD is quite deserving, as well.

SONGS

1. Auto Body Experience, "Six Friends"
2. Happy Apple, "Ella By Nightlight"
3. Spaghetti Western String Co., "Draisienne"
4. Dave Graf, "Going Away"
5. Triplicate, "Hit On Twelve"

The week in music: Critics' concert picks
This is a model for what a modern jazz trio should be. Dedicated, democratic, dogged in their vision yet never myopic, Triplicate joins three men on a mission: electric guitarist Joel Shapira, bassist Bruce (Pooch) Heinie and drummer Dave Stanoch, whose sophomore CD, "Day & Age," mixes fresh takes on treasured bebop (Monk, Bird, Denzil Best), with original songs that reach out to New Orleans, the Middle East, Africa, Northern Minnesota and the Caribbean. (7 p.m. Thu., Dakota Jazz Club. $5.) (T.S.)

Day and Age: a new CD from Triplicate by Don Berryman

"Day and Age" is the new release from the Twin Cities' premiere progressive 'chamber jazz' trio Triplicate. This is the second release from this band. Triplicate is composed of top Twin Cities' musicians Joel Shapira on electric guitar, Bruce "Pooch" Heine on acoustic & electric bass, and David Stanoch on drums. This CD satisfies the listener with a variety of tunes with passages evoking emotions from broody contemplation to giddy exuberance.... (read entire review)

TO DO TODAY -- TRIPLICATE

Local jazz trio Triplicate released its debut CD one year ago to a sold-out audience at the Dakota. Since then, the group was nominated for Minnesota Music Awards in two jazz categories and placed in regular rotation on KBEM 88.5-FM. Drummer Dave Stanoch, guitarist Joel Shapira and bassist Bruce Heine bring their brand of bebop and hard bop back to the Dakota for a free show. 8 p.m.; Dakota Bar and Grill, Bandana Square, 1021 E. Bandana Blvd,. St. Paul; (651)642-1442.

Triplicate
Friday, Oct. 27 | Music

Progressive jazz should push the boundaries and open our eyes to new musical possibilities. Triplicate, out of Minneapolis, uses this as its modus operandi. A trio of established musicians who have played together for five years, Triplicate performs inventive interpretations of jazz greats such as Charles Mingus, Miles Davis and John McLaughlin along with a steadily growing arsenal of solid originals. What results is a Hegelian synthesis of modern attitude and form, along with traditional jazz energy to produce a unique sound. This show is a great choice if you want to see a good jazz show at a place where you can actually get a beer (in other words, not at UMD). 8pm | $3 | Beaner's Central, 324 N. Central Ave. Duluth | 218.624.5957.

Musings from the Jazz 88fm music director, by Kevin O'Connor

On the Regional Scene: Triplicate is world class trio with a self-titled release for Rhythmelodic records.

"Triplicate" has eleven stellar tracks and a guitar and rhythm-driven sound that surpasses like-minded national outings I receive by the bakers-dozen.

Guitarist Joel Shapira, bassist Bruce "Pooch" Heine and drummer Dave Stanoch, (who provides a couple of powerful originals, the other from "Pooch"), make for a highly compatible combo who are gaining enough notoriety to land a spot on the local televised coverage during Ken Burn's Jazz. Check Jazz events on our site for gigs featuring these guys, and by all means, explore the cd!

The week in music: Critics' picks for Jan. 19-25
After five years of fruitful collaboration -- and gigs at every bar, bookshop and public park that let them plug in -- this hometown jazz trio was plenty ready to record its first CD. Empathy abounds on Triplicate's untitled new release for Rhythmelodic Records. This polished band more than capably covers a lot of hip turf: hard bop, jazz-rock, Monk, Mingus, New Orleans funk, even a snatch of Led Zeppelin. Guitarist Joel Shapira, bassist Bruce (Pooch) Heine and drummer Dave Stanoch make all the disparate elements fit into a refined and personalized jazz trio travelin' bag. Heine's eloquence is palpable on the J.J. Johnson ballad classic, "Lament." Stanoch brews up a trap set storm on "Third Wind," an original tune. Shapira goes acoustic when you least expect it ("Crescent City Strut"), then plays pretty for all the parents in earshot on "Sweet and Lovely." Triplicate's debut album is a tres hip trip. (9 p.m. Fri., Dakota Bar & Grill, Bandana Square, St. Paul. $8. 651-642-1442.) (Tom Surowicz)