Dave Pope Trio - Skyline (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

Blue Canoe Records proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the Dave Pope Trio with their new album “Skyline,” available July 18, 2025. This release reunites drummer Dave Pope, pianist and bassist Mike Pope, and world-renowned bassist John Patitucci in a soulful, spontaneous, and deeply expressive collection of originals and jazz standards.

After a 14-year hiatus following their acclaimed debut You and The Night and The Music (2012), the trio reconnected in August 2024 at Vatican City Sound in Marriottsville, MD. Despite having no live performances together in the interim—and with minimal rehearsal—what emerged was a session overflowing with chemistry, creativity, and courage. ​

“Skyline” features two original compositions—Dave Pope’s title track “Skyline” and “Country Nocturne” by Mike Pope—alongside a curated selection of jazz classics including:

“Hermitage” (Pat Metheny)
“Very Early” (Bill Evans)
“Falling Grace” (Steve Swallow)
“ESP” (Wayne Shorter)
“Minority” (Gigi Gryce)

Of special note is the unique interpretation of “Falling Grace,” which features both Mike and John on 6-string electric bass, transforming the trio into a piano/guitar-style ensemble for this track.

The recording nearly faced a setback when Mike Pope suffered a detached retina just one week prior to the session—his second eye surgery in recent months. Despite limited vision, he pressed forward with determination and humor, even jokingly suggesting the album be titled Flying Blind. Thankfully, Mike has since fully recovered, and his performances on this recording are nothing short of remarkable.

Dave Pope, drums
John Patitucci, double bass, electric bass
Mike Pope, piano, 6-string Bass (track 4)

Tracklist:
01 Hermitage
02 Skyline
03 Very Early
04 Falling Grace
05 ESP
06 Country Nocturne
07 Minority


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