Review of the first trio album that the lauded bassist, drummer, and pianist have made together
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It’s almost impossible to think up a stronger trio than the one Grammy winning pianist composer Bill Cunliffe has put together for this album. Always lyrical and melodic with a perfect sense of swing, he brings together two of the finest in bassist John Patitucci and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, both who grew up together, and you can hear the benefits of a long standing symbiotic relationship. All three of these gents have resumes that are encyclopedic, so to get them all together is a real treat-don’t expect any gigs, but if there is one, GO!
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Again new label Le Coq Records takes a page out of the fabled Blue Note history, creating an in-the-moment recording session in just one day amongst three of its core musicians, three of the biggest names in jazz. Pianist Bill Cunliffe, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. If you’ve been following, label founder/producer Piero Pata just established his label last month, beginning with a release by The Le Coq All Stars followed by vocal album from his wife, Andy James (Tu Amor) where these three were prominently featured in the respective rhythm sections. During these various recording sessions at Capitol Studios, Pata had the notion of having the three do a spontaneous recording session. As stated, they had played together on sessions before, both for Le Coq and previously, but never together as a trio.
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