Newklear Music
Newklear Music | ||||
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Studio album by Keystone Trio | ||||
Recorded | February 19, 1997 | |||
Studio | Clinton Recording Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Milestone | |||
Producer | Todd Barkan | |||
John Hicks chronology | ||||
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Newklear Music is an album by the Keystone Trio – pianist John Hicks, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Idris Muhammad.
Background
The trio of pianist John Hicks, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Idris Muhammad was assembled for a recording led by saxophonist Archie Shepp in 1995.[1] That session was produced by Todd Barkan for Venus Records.[2] He commented that "It was magic! A telepathy, balance, and cohesiveness that I rarely hear."[2] The trio subsequently recorded Heart Beats in December 1995.[3] Newklear Music is a tribute to the music of saxophonist Sonny Rollins, whose nickname is "Newk".[3]
Recording and music
The album was recorded at Clinton Recording Studios in New York City, on February 19, 1997.[4] Barkan was the producer.[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz observed that "What is immediately clear is that Newk writes songs, not chord shapes."[3]
Release
Newklear Music was released by Milestone Records.[4]
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [5] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz described the album as "piano-trio jazz of the very highest quality".[3] AllMusic concluded that "Although the performances at times lack character, this classy piano trio does provide a fresh perspective on Rollins' music."[5]
Track listing
All compositions by Sonny Rollins except as indicated.
- "O.T.Y.O.G." – 5:28
- "Times Slimes" – 8:16
- "Wynton" – 7:47
- "Here's to the People" – 5:31
- "Airegin" – 6:47
- "Tell Me You Love Me" – 5:58
- "Silk 'n' Satin" – 6:27
- "Kids Know" – 4:30
- "Love Note for Sonny" (John Hicks) – 7:23
Personnel
- John Hicks – piano
- George Mraz – bass
- Idris Muhammad – drums
References
- ^ Huey, Steve "Keystone Trio". AllMusic. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "Keystone Trio". Concord Music Group. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 908.
- ^ a b "Keystone Trio Discography". jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ a b Todd, Jim "Keystone Trio – Newklear Music". AllMusic. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- v
- t
- e
unless stated otherwise.
leader
or
co-leader
- Hells Bells (1975)
- Steadfast (1975)
- After the Morning (West 54, 1979)
- Some Other Time (1981)
- John Hicks (1982)
- In Concert (1984)
- Inc. 1 (1985)
- Luminous (and Elise Wood, 1985–88)
- Two of a Kind (and Ray Drummond, 1986–87)
- I'll Give You Something to Remember Me By (1987)
- East Side Blues (1988)
- Naima's Love Song (1988)
- Oleo (New York Unit, 1989)
- Rhythm-a-Ning (and Kenny Barron, 1989)
- Blue Bossa (New York Unit, 1990)
- Is That So? (1990)
- Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Seven (1990)
- Power Trio (1990)
- St. Thomas: Tribute to Great Tenors (1991)
- Tribute to George Adams (1991–92)
- After the Morning (Dominic Sciscente Music, 1992)
- Blues March: Portrait of Art Blakey (1992)
- Crazy for You (1992)
- Friends Old and New (1992)
- Moanin': Portrait of Art Blakey (1992)
- Now's the Time (New York Unit, 1992)
- Over the Rainbow (New York Unit, 1992)
- Single Petal of a Rose (1992)
- The Missouri Connection (and Jay McShann, 1992)
- Beyond Expectations (1993)
- Lover Man: A Tribute to Billie Holiday (1993)
- Akari (New York Unit, 1994)
- Duality (and Peter Leitch, 1994)
- Gentle Rain (1994)
- In the Mix (1994)
- Heart Beats (Keystone Trio, 1995)
- Piece for My Peace (1995)
- Cry Me a River (1997)
- Newklear Music (Keystone Trio, 1997)
- Nightwind: An Erroll Garner Songbook (1997)
- Something to Live For: A Billy Strayhorn Songbook (1997)
- Trio + Strings (1997)
- Hicks Time (released 1998)
- Impressions of Mary Lou (1998)
- Beautiful Friendship (and Elise Wood, 2000)
- Music in the Key of Clark (2001)
- Fatha's Day: An Earl Hines Songbook (2003)
- Twogether (with Frank Morgan, 2005–6)
- I Remember You (2006)
- On the Wings of an Eagle (2006)
- Sweet Love of Mine (2006)
Art
Blakey
- 'S Make It (and The Jazz Messengers, 1964)
- Soul Finger (and The Jazz Messengers, 1965)
- Hold On, I'm Coming (1966)
- Child's Dance (and The Jazz Messengers, 1972)
Arthur
Blythe
- Illusions (1980)
- Blythe Spirit (1981)
- Blythe Byte (2001)
- Exhale (2002)
David
Murray
- Morning Song (1983)
- Sketches of Tokyo (co-led, 1985)
- I Want to Talk About You (1986)
- Ming's Samba (1988)
- Ballads for Bass Clarinet (1991)
- David Murray/James Newton Quintet (1991)
- Fast Life (1991)
- MX (1992)
- For Aunt Louise (1993)
- Jazzosaurus Rex (1993)
- Love and Sorrow (1993)
- Saxmen (1993)
- Like a Kiss that Never Ends (2000)
Pharoah
Sanders
- Journey to the One (1979)
- Pharoah Sanders Live... (1981)
- Rejoice (1981)
- Africa (1987)
- A Prayer Before Dawn (1987)
others
- Solid! (Eric Alexander, 1998)
- Sunday in New York (Eric Alexander, 2005)
- Eby (Hamiet Bluiett, 1984)
- Fast Last! (Lester Bowie, 1974)
- Now It's My Turn (Betty Carter, 1976)
- The Audience with Betty Carter (1979)
- It's Not About the Melody (Betty Carter, 1992)
- Gardenias for Lady Day (James Carter, 2003)
- The Bassist: Homage to Diversity (Richard Davis, released 2001)
- Structurally Sound (Booker Ervin, 1966)
- Flying Colors (Ricky Ford, 1980)
- Interpretations (Ricky Ford, 1982)
- Awakening (Sonny Fortune, 1985)
- The Outside Within (Chico Freeman, 1978)
- Spirit Sensitive (Chico Freeman, 1978–79)
- Habana (Roy Hargrove, 1997)
- Again and Again (Oliver Lake, 1991)
- 52nd Street Themes (Joe Lovano, 1999)
- On This Day ... Live at The Vanguard (Joe Lovano, 2002)
- Streams of Expression (Joe Lovano, 2005)
- Hi Voltage (Hank Mobley, 1967)
- Taru (Lee Morgan, 1968)
- Staying on the Watch (Sonny Simmons, 1966)
- Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival (Charles Tolliver, 1972)
- Love Remains (Bobby Watson, 1986)