New Stages

New Stages by Mark Wade Trio marks not only a new album but a turning point in his creative evolution. It’s a moment where his past innovations meet his future ambitions. This is a collection of new, original jazz works inspired by treasured classical music that he has forged a deep personal connection to over the years and that he is delighted to now be bringing forward in this new format. Mark Wade is a modern composer with a global perspective, known for his virtuosic command of both acoustic and electric bass and for blending technical precision with emotional depth. His work defies easy classification, embracing the improvisational spirit of jazz while drawing inspiration from classical and contemporary influences. He will also perform four UK shows in March 2026.

A five-time finalist for Bassist of the Year in the DownBeat Magazine Readers’ Poll, Wade has built a reputation as one of modern jazz’s most distinctive and dynamic instrumentalists. New Stages captures that ongoing evolution with a bold step forward that reimagines the architecture of classical compositions through the lens of a modern jazz trio. Drawing from a wide range of works across the classical spectrum, it is an expansive exploration of sound, composition, and collaboration.

Track List

1. The Good Doctor Gradus
2. The Elephant’S Lullaby
3. The Shepherd Takes A Turn
4. Cakewalk
5. Saga
6. The Storm
7. Idyll
8. Iberia - Part I
9. Iberia - Part II
10. Requiem - Judgement
11. Requiem - Transition
12. At Rest
13. Waltz And Variation
14. Lament
15. Jesu

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