Recorded live at the Tokyo club Blue Note, ‘The Trio’ features the late Michel Petrucciani (P), Anthony Jackson (B) and Steve Gadd (ds). This combination may sound a bit more aggressive than most traditional straight ahead jazz trios, but it sounds GREAT!! Petrucciani has been my #1 jazz pianist in recent years, not only because he’s an excellent pianist, but also because of his lively and “happy” feelings. In this album, especially with Gadd, his piano sounds even happier. He must have enjoyed this performance. Tokyo was a lively and exciting city back then, and I think this happy jazz live feel really represents to me the atmosphere in the Tokyo of the 90s.
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