Roland Hanna Trio – Milano, Paris, New York (Japanese edition)
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Sir Roland Hanna, piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Roland Hanna]
George Mraz, bass
Lewis Nash, drums
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Japanese Pressing
Label : Venus
Original Label : Venus
Recorded April 1 , 2002 at The Studio in New York City
Produced by Tetsuo Hara And Todd Barkan
Engineered by Katherine Miller assisted by Eiji Takasugi
Mastered and Mixed by Shuji Kitamura and Tetsuo Hara (Venus 24bit Hyper Magnum Sound )
Originally released in 2002 (as a CD)
Reissued in April 2022
Tracks:
Side A:
- Skating In Central Park
- Bag's Groove
- New York 19
Side B
- Afternoon In Paris
- Django
- Milano
Reviews:
“This CD represents one venerable pianist paying tribute to another: Sir Roland Hanna and his fine trio playing compositions by, associated with, or written for John Lewis, the musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet for all of its life. Lewis was admired for his distinctive bop playing and his creative involvement with one of the greatest groups in jazz history, but only one of his originals has become a standard: the immortal "Django," rendered here in an elegant arrangement that alternates between somber and swinging. "Waltz in Central Park" is charming, with some nice filigree from drummer Lewis Nash; the other Lewis compositions are urbane and pleasant, if not instantly memorable. These top-drawer players do swinging justice to Milt Jackson's "Bag's Groove," probably the most famous and recorded tune to come out of the MJQ, giving it a light, fresh treatment that spotlights Hanna's sophistication. In fact, the standouts on this CD are actually Hanna's pieces: the intriguing "Perugia," with its moody, shifting colors, and "The Clarion Bells of Zurich," a grand combination of pianistic "bells" and blues that acknowledges Lewis' explorations in the third stream movement. Overall, a genteel and refined session.” AllMusic Review by Judith Schlesinger
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.57 / 5