The Fred Tompkins Trio specializes in the art of free improvisation. However, being keenly aware of overall form, this group makes a conscious effort, from one improv to another, to vary its formats, moods and tempos. When the mood of the moment demands a shift in direction, however, they will be more than ready to take off and create a new form.

The individual musicians in this endeavor each have so much to offer: Fred Tompkins with his broad range of sounds, styles and effects, covering the full spectrum of flutes, from C flute to alto flute and down to bass flute; pianist Greg Mills (doubling on melodica) with his ability to play in all styles of music and to react so perfectly in the moment, and percussionist Glen ‘Papa’ Wright, Jr. who can drive hard, play with a light touch, and of course tap on his immense variety of percussion sounds.