Blue Note Records has announced the July 11 release of Openness Trio, the debut album from an extraordinary new collective featuring guitarist/producer Nate Mercereau, saxophonist Josh Johnson, and percussionist Carlos Niño. This inspired trio—each with deep roots in jazz, hip‑hop, and avant‑garde scenes—has collaborated with luminaries such as André 3000, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kamasi Washington, Shabaka, Jeff Parker, and Makaya McCraven
Openness Trio is a beautifully curated collection of five tracks recorded across diverse and atmospheric Los Angeles and Ventura County locations. The sessions took place among the hills of Ojai overlooking the Topatopa Mountains, in a cozy Elysian Park living room, beneath an oak‑tree cathedral at Churchill Orchard, in the Garden of Electronics courtyard in Echo Park, and shining under a pepper tree at Elsewhere in Topanga Canyon . The enchanting lead track, “Hawk Dreams,” is already available to listen to now.
The trio’s name is as much a statement as it is a label. Mercereau describes “openness” as the essence of their dynamic:
“Listening, Immersive Emoting, Deep Communication, Discovery, Trust, Exploration, and arriving to the moment…”
Niño echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the “totally psychic communication” and nourishment that openness brings to their music. Johnson reflects on a transformative session in Ojai, recalling that day as when “the trio became 3D… soaring from the start”
Each track on Openness Trio captures a unique moment in space and time, giving listeners an immersive experience that intertwines the physical beauty of Southern California with the trio’s deep musical bond. Expect an album that not only celebrates collective creativity but also invites you into the very heart of their collaboration—raw, intuitive, and beautifully open.
Mark your calendars for July 11 and dive into a fresh, boundary-defying chapter of modern jazz.
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