Photo by Miguel u00c1. Padriu00f1u00e1n on Pexels.com The Esbjorn Svensson Trio, (e.s.t.) formed in 1993 with Esbjorn Svensson (piano), Dan Berglund (double bass), and Magnus Ostrom (drums). The Swedish trio, from the start, baffled many of us with their varied style of play, making it difficult to determine just where their loyalties lie. I think … Continue reading Essentials: Seven Days Of Falling (2003) e.s.t.
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Spotlight: Ramsey Lewis
Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels.com Ramsey Lewis (May 27, 1935 - September 12, 2022) was a jazz pianist and composer born in Chicago, IL. Some of his greatest hits include The 'In' Crowd, Hang On Sloopy, and Wade In The Water. Those three barely even scratch the surface. They are, however, three of my … Continue reading Spotlight: Ramsey Lewis
(Another Trio of) Trios
Photo by Black ice on Pexels.com Of all of the variations of jazz groups, the trio has always been my favorite. I can be happy with a quartet, and sit through a quintet, but when it reaches the sextet level and beyond, I am totally non-plussed. Not only do these three trios exhibit my favorite … Continue reading (Another Trio of) Trios
Trios: Ahmad Jamal Trio
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I love all kinds of jazz and have listened to many, many forms, but the jazz that I love more than any is the jazz that comes in the form of a trio. One such combo was one of Ahmad Jamal's very best trios. His trio, at The Pershing Lounge, … Continue reading Trios: Ahmad Jamal Trio
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