The Steve Jones Trio

Steve's Seattle-based acoustic jazz trio began playing as the world opened up in Summery of 2021, after the COVID pandemic. The group plays jazz standards with a straight-ahead acoustic piano jazz style, tackling music normally reserved for horn ensembles, like Coltrane's Giant Steps. Additionally, the group works with singers from the Greta Matassa studio, performing for live audiences.

Stuart Laughlin (drums) has been playing drums in the Seattle area with many groups for over 40 years, and brings a wealth of styles and textures to the trio.

Dennis Gathard (bass) has been playing stringed instruments since 1964 when a traveling musician's car broke down in front of his father's bar. The trade of an abused guitar for an equally abused car started his involvement with blues, rock, blue grass, and finally, in 1980, jazz. He has played in ensembles around the northwest since 1977 and jazz ensembles in Seattle since 1986. For the last 15 years, he has primarily played double bass with different groups in the Seattle area.

Steve Jones (piano) has been playing jazz piano since 2008. He studied with Seattle's Dave Peck and Darin Clendenin and takes his musical influences from Keith Jarrett, Michel Petrucciani, Dave Peck, Bill Evans, and many others.

To inquire about booking the Steve Jones Trio or Quartet (with vocalist), Contact Steve. Whether you're planning an intimate get-together at your home, a jam session at a public venue, a work party at a restaurant, or a gala event, we'll be pleased to meet with you to learn how we can provide the right kind of energy that will help make your event a big success. We're all fully vaccinated and are happy to comply with your COVID precautions.