Jazz Casual: Nondualism Trio

Nondualism Trio is a Boston-based progressive jazz trio that includes Mark Tipton on trumpet and flugelhorn, James Heazlewood Dale on upright and electric bass, and Paul July Joseph on drums and percussion. Mark is originally from Maine, James is originally from Australia, and Paul is from Haiti. The trio was formed in 2025 and in late February 2026 they recorded their first album at Q Division Studios in Cambridge, MA, featuring Mark’s original compositions. The ensemble blends motivic, harmonic, and rhythmic complexity with deep grooves and fascinating textures.

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The ensemble’s name, Nondualism Trio, is derived from the Indian philosophy of nondualism, which views reality as an interconnected whole, devoid of dualistic thinking, whereby awareness can be experienced beyond conceptual thought. It is this state of mind that our trio seeks to embody when we are performing together: collectively open-minded in our improvisations to carry the music wherever it wants to go, and free from judgements and intuited mental road-blocks (such as the stymying effects of genre categorizations and other conventional “restrictions”).

The three members of Nondualism Trio are all rising talents in jazz, and are all active musicians on the Boston scene, seasoned touring musicians, and devoted teachers (Mark at NEC and Walnut Hill, James at Brandeis, and Paul through his private studio). James and Mark have recently toured Turkey, Cypress, and the Northeastern US with Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol and both his jazz quintet and classical Turkish music ensemble, DÜNYA, while Paul and Mark have recently toured New England. They all enjoy connecting with diverse audiences and inspiring young musicians.

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