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Power Trio
Type:Album
Artist:John Hicks, Cecil McBee and Elvin Jones
Border:yes
Released:1991
Recorded:May 10, 1990
Studio:BMG Recording Studios, New York City
Genre:Jazz
Length:66:26
Label:Novus
3115-2-N
Producer:Bob Thiele
Chronology:Elvin Jones
Prev Title:Elvin Jones Jazz Machine Live at Pit Inn
Prev Year:1985
Next Title:When I Was at Aso-Mountain
Next Year:1990

Power Trio is a jazz album by pianist John Hicks, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Elvin Jones recorded in 1990 and released on the Novus label.[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review stated "This summit recording by pianist John Hicks, drummer Elvin Jones, and bassist Cecil McBee might not always hit the heights, but it still impresses with a fine repertoire and quality playing... In spite of a few musical missteps and the somewhat tinny sound of Hicks' piano, this fine trio recording still comes highly recommended".[2]

Track listing

  1. "Cousin Mary" (John Coltrane)6:34
  2. "After the Rain" (Coltrane)8:07
  3. D' Bass-ic Blues" (Cecil McBee)6:42
  4. "Duke's Place" (Duke Ellington, Bob Thiele, Ruth Roberts, Bill Katz)9:38
  5. "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn)8:37
  6. "After the Morning" (John Hicks)7:28

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1991-07-21/entertainment/9103210352_1_diw-novus-elvin-jones Album Review
  2. Cook, S. AllMusic Review accessed April 30, 2012