Newklear Music is an album by the Keystone Trio – pianist John Hicks, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Idris Muhammad.
| Newklear Music | ||||
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| Studio album by Keystone Trio | ||||
| Recorded | February 19, 1997 | |||
| Studio | Clinton Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Milestone | |||
| Producer | Todd Barkan | |||
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Background
editThe trio of pianist John Hicks, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Idris Muhammad was assembled for a recording led by saxophonist Archie Shepp in 1995.[1] That session was produced by Todd Barkan for Venus Records.[2] He commented that "It was magic! A telepathy, balance, and cohesiveness that I rarely hear."[2] The trio subsequently recorded Heart Beats in December 1995.[3] Newklear Music is a tribute to the music of saxophonist Sonny Rollins, whose nickname is "Newk".[3]
Recording and music
editThe album was recorded at Clinton Recording Studios in New York City, on February 19, 1997.[4] Barkan was the producer.[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz observed that "What is immediately clear is that Newk writes songs, not chord shapes."[3]
Release
editNewklear Music was released by Milestone Records.[4]
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz described the album as "piano-trio jazz of the very highest quality".[3] AllMusic concluded that "Although the performances at times lack character, this classy piano trio does provide a fresh perspective on Rollins' music."[5]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Sonny Rollins except as indicated.
- "O.T.Y.O.G." – 5:28
- "Times Slimes" – 8:16
- "Wynton" – 7:47
- "Here's to the People" – 5:31
- "Airegin" – 6:47
- "Tell Me You Love Me" – 5:58
- "Silk 'n' Satin" – 6:27
- "Kids Know" – 4:30
- "Love Note for Sonny" (John Hicks) – 7:23
Personnel
edit- John Hicks – piano
- George Mraz – bass
- Idris Muhammad – drums
References
edit- ^ Huey, Steve "Keystone Trio". AllMusic. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "Keystone Trio". Concord Music Group. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 908.
- ^ a b "Keystone Trio Discography". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ a b Todd, Jim "Keystone Trio – Newklear Music". AllMusic. Retrieved July 27, 2017.