Trio Fascination: Edition One [Blue Note Tone Poet Series]

by Joe Lovano

Overview

Whether embracing Gunther Schuller's arrangements or paying tribute to Frank Sinatra, Joe Lovano was as consistent as he was unpredictable in the 1990s. Most of his Blue Note output was excellent, and Trio Fascination, Edition One is no exception. This impressive inside/outside date finds Lovano forming a pianoless trio with bassist Dave Holland and drummer Elvin Jones, and the three are very much in sync on originals that range from the dusky "Sanctuary Park" and the haunting "Studio Rivbea" to the very angular "New York Fascination" and the difficult "Cymbalism." Meanwhile, "Impressionistic" is an eerie number with Middle Eastern overtones. The only song on the CD that isn't an original is a very personal interpretation of the standard "(I Don't Stand A) Ghost of a Chance." Heard on tenor, alto and soprano, the saxophonist never fails to command our attention on this consistently heartfelt and captivating release. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	02/02/2024
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0602445262205
Rank:	30872

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Lovano   Primary Artist,Clarinet,Saxophone,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano),Clarinet (Alto)
Elvin Jones   Guest Artist,Drums
Dave Holland   Guest Artist,Bass

Technical Credits

Judi Silvano   Assistant Producer
Jimmy Katz   Photography
Willard Jenkins   Liner Notes
P.R. Brown   Design
Gordon H. Jee   Creative Director
Joe Lovano   Composer,Producer
James Farber   Mixing,Engineer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Ryan Hewitt   Assistant Engineer
Rory Romano   Assistant Engineer