The Trio 2 Explained

The Trio 2
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Cedar Walton
Cover:	The Trio 2.jpg
Released:	1986
Recorded:	March 28, 1985 Sala Europa, Bologna, Italy
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	47:45
Label:	Red VPA 193
Producer:	Alberto Alberti
Chronology:	Cedar Walton
Prev Title:	The Trio 1
Prev Year:	1985
Next Title:	The Trio 3
Next Year:	1985

The Trio 2 is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton, bassist David Williams and drummer Billy Higgins recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Red label.^[1]

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and called it "an excellent example of Walton's distinctive approach to hard bop".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton except as indicated

1. "Theme for Ernie" (Fred Lacey) – 11:35
2. "For All We Know" (J. Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) – 5:40
3. "Ojos de Rojo" – 7:00
4. "Off Minor" (Thelonious Monk) – 8:55
5. "Bluesville" (Sonny Red) – 5:40
6. "Jacob's Ladder" – 8:55

Personnel

• Cedar Walton – piano
• David Williams – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/cedar-walton/catalog/#red-record-vpa-193 Cedar Walton discography
2. Yanow, S., AllMusic review, accessed February 16, 2015