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One of the best modern piano trio recordings

R. D. Wood | Pittsburgh PA | 03/12/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"You won't run across a CD of piano-bass-drums music that is more appealing than this one. The interplay between Alan Pasqua, drummer Peter Erskine and bassist Dave Carpenter is stunning on the 10 tracks. Overall, a calm atmosphere prevails, though there are various rhythmic styles throughout. If you like the Keith Jarrett "Standards" trio but are a little weary of the over-echoed ECM sound and the caterwhauling vocals of Mr. Jarrett, you'll find this music really refreshing. The music is beautifully recorded with a perfect balance of all instruments. It is a "co-operative" trio where the piano does not necessarily dominate. Both Pasqua and Carpenter are very lyrical and the sensitive drums of Erskine are just right, a revelation of group playing. I bought this after hearing the trio on the "Music of Eric van Essen" series (Cryptogramophone), and was delighted with the quality of this independently-produced album."

Concordia student

G. Lee | 07/16/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i've actually had the oportunity to play bass right beside the man, and let me tell you, he never ceases to amaze me. with things so intricate, you are never bored, but excited as the group moves from one place to another."

Simply, a master work

Alex Irausquin | Caracas, Venezuela | 07/30/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Simply, a master work
Reviewer: Alex Irausquin from Caracas, Venezuela
This is a superb and delicious work played as masterful as delicately by a totally acoustic trio.
Besides the extraordinary perform of the trio, it is very notable the beautiful interpretation of the perfectly balanced and controlled pianist Allan Pasqua, whose compositions, besides, are really beautiful and stupendous too.Simply, a master work of the contemporary jazz."