The Bobby Broom Trio

The Bobby Broom Trio is an American Jazz trio based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by Jazz guitarist Bobby Broom in 2009, originally featuring Broom, bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer Kobie Watkins. Drummer Makaya McCraven had been an alternate for live performances, and joined the group as its regular drummer in 2014. The group has recorded three albums: "Bobby Broom Plays for Monk" (Origin) (2009), "Upper Westside Story" (Origin) (2012), and "My Shining Hour" (Origin) (2014). It has appeared at the Chicago Jazz Festival and at clubs in Chicago and around North America.

The album "My Shining Hour" peaked at #3 on the JazzWeek charts and was put into the consideration round for a 2015 GRAMMY