Trio Grande

Trio Grande, a jazz trio made up of Gilad Hekselman, Will Vinson and Nate Wood, performs at The Yard Manchester on this visit to the city. The group works without a separate bass player.

Trio Grande is a jazz group formed by guitarist Gilad Hekselman, Will Vinson, who plays saxophones and doubles on keyboards, and drummer Nate Wood. Wood plays drums and bass at the same time, so the trio has no separate bass part, and the three players create a sound fuller than a trio's usual size would suggest.

The group's music combines jazz, contemporary composition and a range of other influences. Each member writes and leads in their own way, and the players share a language built on texture, dynamics, improvisation and interplay. Following their debut album, the trio released Trio Grande: What's Left in 2026, which moves between complex rhythms, open soundscapes and melodic pieces. DownBeat praised the "exceptional connection" between the musicians.

Will Vinson is a British jazz musician born in London in 1977, whose first album, It's For You, appeared in 2004. The Yard Manchester is a venue in the city that hosts concerts and shows.