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With Jim Black we are used to the most
unique sounds. Paul Motian is one of his main influences, therefore it
is not surprising for insiders that he now leads his own trio of piano,
bass and drums. In the same way Paul Motian was part of the legendary Bill
Evans Trio. Jim Black does not find himself in the role of a simple time
keeper, but plays on his drums and cymbals melodies interrelating closely
with the piano and bass. Comparisons can only be misleading (!), but Jim
Black's analog recording seems to be the continuation of 'Somewhere
Before' to another place and into a new time; a great album of the first
Keith Jarrett Trio with Charlie Haden on bass and Paul Motian on drums. Music
that is the godfather behind the creations of Winter & Winter. Black finds with young pianist Elias Stemeseder and bassist Thomas Morgan, who has worked with Motian, the perfect line-up. The three musicians open their
innermost self and have an intimate dialogue captivating the listener.
These three artists still have to tell themselves and us a lot of unheard
stories.