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Review 1
The classic yet still vital instrumental format of the “jazz piano trio”, consisting of acoustic piano, double bass and drums, is here on “DREAMER”, the canvas upon which Russ Lossing, along with Ed Schuller and Paul Motian, have chosen to express themselves. This traditional and familiar combination of instruments acts as a perfect foil to elucidate the trio’s strikingly original and beautifully spontaneous contemporary jazz improvisations. The familiar format acts as a constant reference to highlight the freshness and creativity of their music.
The compositions are all by Russ except for two by Thelonious Monk and one by Andrew Hill. They are all quite brief, but very vivid in character, which gives the improvisers a perfect springboard to seamlessly launch their solos and group interplay into motion. The two Monk standards and the obscure but lovely Andrew Hill piece are so personally interpreted that they fit perfectly right next to the original compositions.
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Review 2
Russ Lossing - Piano, Ed Schuller - Bass, Paul Motian - Drums |
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