Introducing the LOVE TRIO . . . Paul Tillotson, piano; Mike Merritt, bass; and James Wormworth, drums. Based in New York City, where they make regular live appearances, the trio fills audiences with undeniable love. Mike Merritt, son of the legendary jazz Bassist Jymie Merritt, currently appears nightly on the NBC hit TV show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien. James Wormworth, son of the great jazz drummer Jimmy Wormworth, is a successful freelance drummer appearing on numerous CD’s, TV and live with leaders such as Johnnie Johnson and Donald Fagen. Paul Tillotson, composer, arranger, leader and spontaneous pianist is originally from Boise, Idaho. He has spent most of his life seeking and playing with the greatest musicians New York City and the world has to offer. The music on Funky Good Time offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of his journey. Funky Good Time is the Love Trio’s first recording together! Released in 2002, this CD features eight original Tillotson songs. Beginning with the funky rocking Loungin’ @ the Evelyn and Funky Good Time to the Latin favors of Seltzer, Where’s Eric? and Dizzy, to the sultry ballads Chartreuse and Morphine and all the way to the swinging Dear Old Dad, there is something for everyone here! If you like what you hear here, buy it and then check out the Love Trio’s second CD Tequila Time! Also available on CD baby.