Joe Lovano - Trio Fascination (2LP)
Alto Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone - Joe Lovano
Drums – Elvin Jones [click here to see more vinyl featuring Elvin Jones]
Bass – Dave Holland
Written by Joe Lovano (all tracks except B1), Victor Young (B1)
2 LP, Gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : RTI
Label : Blue Note Tone Poet
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded on September 16 and 17, 1997 at Avatar Studio
Engineered by James Farber
Original session produced by Joe Lovano
Reissue produced by Joe Harley
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Design by P.R. Brown
Illustration by McDavid Henderson
Photography by Giant Steps, Jimmy Katz
Sleeve Notes by Willard Jenkins
Originally released in 1998
Reissued in February 2024
Tracks :
Side A:
1. New York Fascination
2. Sanctuary Park
3. Eternal Joy
Side B:
1. Ghost of a Chance
2. Studio Rivbea
3. Cymbalism
Side C:
1. Impressionistic
2. Villa Paradiso
Side D:
1. 4 on the Floor
2. Days of Yore
Reviews :
“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." Allmusic Review by Alex Henderson
Ratings:
Allmusic: 4 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.69 / 5 ; The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings : 4 / 4