In 2025, the collective of guitarist Nate Mercereau, saxophonist Josh Johnson & percussionist Carlos Niño released "Openness Trio," an expansive musical offering recorded in unique outdoor & indoor locations around Los Angeles: bluenote.lnk.to/OpennessTrio
I'll be at @BigEarsFestival 2026 with Josh Johnson and Carlos Niño as Openness Trio, as well as solo playing in the style of my album Excellent Traveler
Watch Nate Mercereau, Josh Johnson & Carlos Niño discuss "Openness Trio" on "First Look" with Don Was: youtu.be/rSRo8yNPVyA
The LA collective's debut album is out now: bluenote.lnk.to/OpennessTrio
Watch Nate Mercereau, Josh Johnson & Carlos Niño perform "Elsewhere" from the collective's new album "Openness Trio"... youtube.com/watch?v=NHz6ls…
Get it on Blue Note Store exclusive signed color vinyl, black vinyl, CD, download or stream it now: bluenote.lnk.to/OpennessTrio
Nate Mercereau, Josh Johnson, Carlos Niño :: Openness Trio
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Meditative, vibrant and lush, Openness Trio reenvisions the crystalline perfume of West Coast New Age not as daffy escapism but as the transcendental successor to avant-garde spiritual jazz.
Nate Mercereau, Josh Johnson, Carlos Niño share new single “Openness” from the LA collective’s forthcoming album “Openness Trio” bluenote.com/nate-mercereau…
"Openness Trio" is the debut by a collective feat. guitarist Nate Mercereau, saxophonist Josh Johnson & percussionist Carlos Niño. The trio presents a profound musical offering born of deep communication, immersive emoting, exploration, discovery & trust: bluenote.lnk.to/OpennessTrio