3rd Force is a smooth jazz band consisting of William Aura, Craig Dobbin, and Alain Eskinasi formed in 1994 in Ojai, CA. The band is considerably more eclectic than most artists who fit into smooth jazz radio formats; in fact, their work often straddles the line between smooth jazz and dance-heavy, electronic-tinged acid jazz, sometimes incorporating ethnic influences as well. Group founder William Aura had an extensive solo career prior to forming 3rd Force, releasing nine studio albums between 1981-1987. Keyboard player Craig Dobbin has a degree in composition and composes the music for the hit TV series NCIS: Los Angeles. The two paired up with Alain Eskinasi. A talented surrealistic painter, solo artist and member of the Soto Koto Band from Holland. 3rd Force has released 7 studio albums to date and continues to appear at various jazz festivals all over the country.

The trio has recently found a new home with Pine Hill Records, an eclectic American record label that will be releasing the entirety of the band’s catalog on vinyl for the first time ever. The series begins with this 1994 self-titled album pressed on high quality 12” multi-colored vinyl with printed inner sleeve and download card. A very limited pressing of only 250 copies. 125 white/aqua blue splatter, 125 blue/clear/red tri-color vinyl.