New Stages by Mark Wade Trio marks not only a new album but a turning point in his creative evolution. It’s a moment where his past innovations meet his future ambitions. This is a collection of new, original jazz works inspired by treasured classical music that he has forged a deep personal connection to over the years and that he is delighted to now be bringing forward in this new format. Mark Wade is a modern composer with a global perspective, known for his virtuosic command of both acoustic and electric bass and for blending technical precision with emotional depth. His work defies easy classification, embracing the improvisational spirit of jazz while drawing inspiration from classical and contemporary influences. He will also perform four UK shows in March 2026. “I try to take inspiration wherever I can find it. Good music is good music, no matter what label you want to put on it. I've played both jazz and classical music professionally now for years, and some of the most inspiring sounds I've heard were from my experiences playing classical music in the orchestra. Over the last eight years, I've been collecting some of these remarkable themes from both large orchestral works and small solo works to create a new set of original music for my trio. With this project, I've taken on the challenge of finding the essence of these great masterworks and combining it with my unique writing style to produce something completely new and different. I've drawn from a wide……