#jazztrio

Bill Evans Trio – Quiet Now 

The Roy Hargrove/Christian McBride/Stephen Scott Trio – Parker’s Mood

Parker’s Moodis a studio album by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, bassist Christian McBride, and pianist Stephen Scott, recorded on April 12–14, 1995, and released the same year by Verve Records. The album was produced in memoriam of saxophonist Charlie Parker, who either wrote or was known for performing all of the songs on the album, recorded on his 75th anniversary year.

Reception

The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings stated that the album is “a delightful meeting of three young masters, improvising on 16 themes from Bird‘s repertoire” with “Hargrove’s luminous treatment of ‘Laura‘ again suggests he may be turning into one of the music’s pre-eminent ballad players, but it’s the inventive interplay between the three men that takes the session to its high level.”

Billy Taylor – Billy Taylor Trio at Town Hall

Billy Taylor Trio at Town Hall (also released as Live! at Town Hall) is a live album by American jazz pianist Billy Taylor recorded in 1954 and released on the Prestige label.

Kenny Barron – Green Chimneys

Green Chimneys is an album by pianist Kenny Barron which was recorded in Holland in 1983 and first released on the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label. The 1988 CD reissue included six bonus tracks.

Reception

In his review on AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated “In the 1980s, Kenny Barron was recognized as one of jazz’s top pianists, a modern mainstream master who two decades later is still in prime form.”

Charles Kynard – Professor Soul

Professor Soul is an album by organist Charles Kynard which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception. Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars calling it “This 1968 gem”.

John Scofield Trio ‎– Out Like A Light

Out Like a Light is a live album by American jazz guitarist John Scofield that was released in 1981.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”Fine trio date from ’81, with guitarist John Scofield stretching out in multiple directions and showing his facility with the swing style, mainstream, and jazz-rock genres. Besides his fluid, inventive solos, Scofield works well with bassist Steve Swallow, who approaches his instrument like a second guitar, and drummer Adam Nussbaum.”

Bill Charlap – All Through the Night

Liner notes for this remarkable album were written by none other than George Shearing: “I’ve been listening with great pleasure for quite a while to Bill Charlap. This CD seems to have everything…. touch, swing, sound, precision and just about everything you need in a well-rounded, well-schooled jazz pianist.” – Criss Cross Jazz.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”This trio outing by pianist Bill Charlap (with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington) is a superior modern mainstream set. Charlap’s boppish yet melodic style (which is championed by George Shearing in the liner notes) is pleasing, swinging and just unpredictable enough to hold one’s interest. He mostly performs lesser-known standards such as Vernon Duke’s “Roundabout,” Irving Berlin’s “The Best Thing For You Would Be Me” and the Rodgers and Hart classic “Nobody’s Heart.” An enjoyable outing.”

“This was the trio’s first album, their collective association continuing to the present day, with later albums on Venus, Columbia, Impulse! and latterly, Blue Note. Where once there were established trios like these – think Peterson or Cole – now there are merely impromptu or short-lived collaborations. so Charlap’s threesome represent a welcome example of continuity.” – JAZZWISE.

“This CD is definitely one of my most cherished and prized possessions.” – George Shearing.

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The Three Sounds – Moods

Moodsis an album by jazz group The Three Sounds released in 1961 on the Blue Note label.

Reception. The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4 stars stating “The Three Sounds open their signature sound a bit on the romantic Moods. They retain the same light touch that made their early albums so enjoyable, but they add more textures to the mix… on the whole, Moods is an endearing collection of appealing mainstream jazz”.