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The Great Jazz Trio at the Village Vanguard is a live album by the Great Jazz Trio; pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, recorded in 1977 for the Japanese East Wind label.^[1][2]

Reception[edit]

Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating 'No matter which edition one hears of the Great Jazz Trio, leader Hank Jones can be counted upon to deliver the goods. ...On this occasion, Jones is ably accompanied by Ron Carter and Tony Williams, so it is no surprise the fireworks begin right away'.^[3] On All About Jazz John Kelman noted 'Perhaps it's because, with their shared background as members of Miles Davis' landmark quintet of the mid-'60s, Carter and Williams were able to approach this more mainstream affair with just the right combination of unabashed swing and freer interpretation'.^[4]

Track listing[edit]

1. 'Moose the Mooche' (Charlie Parker) - 6:06
2. 'Naima' (John Coltrane) - 11:41
3. 'Favors' (Claus Ogerman) - 9:35
4. '12+12' (Ron Carter) - 9:27

Personnel[edit]

• Hank Jones - piano
• Ron Carter - bass
• Tony Williams - drums

References[edit]

1. ^East Wind Records List accessed August 3, 2015
2. ^The Great Jazz Trio Catalog accessed August 3, 2015
3. ^ ^abDryden, Ken. The Great Jazz Trio at the Village Vanguard – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
4. ^ ^abKelman, J., All About Jazz Review, March 23, 2005

The Great Jazz Trio At The Village Vanguard Rare

The second in a series of three albums recorded by the Great Jazz Trio at the Village Vanguard in 1977, it features the original lineup of Hank Jones, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams. Jones leads the way with his always elegant boppish arrangements; there are also plenty of solo opportunities for his bandmates in these intimate recordings, which give you the feeling of sitting right in front of the bandstand. It's hard to overlook their extended workouts of two jazz standards, Charlie Parker's 'Confirmation' and Miles Davis' 'Nardis' (the latter opening with a delightful improvised solo introduction by the leader). 'Nardis,' in particular, which was all but owned by Bill Evans because of his many recordings of it, sounds rather different in the hands of the Great Jazz Trio, sounding far more subtle and with a slight Latin flavor at times. But the trio also knows how to build the tension playing this modal masterpiece. The beautiful ballad 'Wind Flower' deserves wider recognition, particularly this stunning effort, as does Tony Williams' powerful 'Lawra.' Long out of print, Test of Time finally licensed this recommended concert album for reissue as a CD in 2005.