August 10, 2007: Power Trios
Another edition in our series of shows on various groupings of instruments and musicians in jazz. Today we listen to several examples of one of the most important and aesthetically pleasing combinations in improvised music: the trio. Just as in rock music, the trio in jazz and other improvised genres seems to bring out the best in many musicians, encouraging the perfect combination of personal expression and group communication/support. We’ll hear music from Bill Evans, Nat King Cole, Abdullah Ibrahim, and more!