The New Standards is a minimalist jazz trio formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2005 and composed of Chan Poling (of The Suburbs), John Munson (of The Twilight Hours, Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare and The Flops) and Steve Roehm (of Electropolis, Rhombus and Billy Goat). With Poling on piano, Munson on bass and Roehm on vibraphone, the band reinterprets songs from a wide variety of genres, from classics like Rodgers and Hammerstein's My Favorite Things to London Calling by The Clash.
In September 2005, the band released a self-titled album produced by former Trip Shakespeare / Semisonic band member, Dan Wilson. In December 2008, the band released its second album Rock and Roll. In December 2012, the trio released its third album, Sunday Morning Coming Down.
Discography Studio albums 2005: The New Standards 2008: Rock and Roll 2012: Sunday Morning Coming Down 2015: Decade
Holiday EPs 2011: Christmas Time Next Year 2011: Seven Songs of Comfort and Joy 2007: Candy Cane
Members Chan Poling – vocals, piano John Munson – vocals, bass Steve Roehm – vibraphone
External links Official site Bandcamp site 'Such Great Heights' Music Video