It is with the deepest regret we share the news that  Tricia Woods has gone to be with our Lord following a four-year battle against breast cancer.  Tricia was a true friend, a great encourager, and a fine musician who has blessed the New-Trad Octet with her keyboard skills since 1999.  Being a musical comrade and Jeff’s piano instructor, as well as the New York band’s pianist, Tricia brought to bear a major influence on the sound and direction of the New-Trad Octet.  Her presence will be missed more than words can express.  The music you hear is Tricia playing the fourth movement of “Hymn Pan Alley,” based on the hymn “Close to Thee.”