Meet the Magical Trio

James Williams

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Meet the Magical Trio Review

by Scott Yanow

While the first two Magical Trio sessions teamed pianist James Williams with classic veterans (bassist Ray Brown and either Art Blakey or Elvin Jones on drums), this outing matches him with a couple of talented younger musicians: bassist Charnett Moffett and drummer Jeff Watts. But, despite the change in personnel, the advanced straightahead music is not all that different from the earlier dates. Once again Williams contributes a few originals (four this time including a remake of "Arioso") and uplifts some older tunes. Highlights include Thad Jones' "Fingers," John Coltrane's "Lazybird" and a solo medley of "Single Petal of A Rose" and "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing." Easily recommended.

Track Listing

	Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
1	Reedus Rendezvous	James Williams	07:04	Spotify Amazon
2	Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me Duke Ellington / Bob Russell	James Williams	08:11	Spotify Amazon
3	Fingers	James Williams	03:55	Spotify Amazon
4	Lazy Bird	James Williams	06:01	Spotify Amazon
5	Be Real Special	James Williams	06:58	Spotify Amazon
6	Arioso James Williams	James Williams	07:25	Spotify Amazon
7	Shenanigens	James Williams	06:37	Spotify Amazon
8	Single Petal of a Rose/Flower Is a Lovesome Thing Duke Ellington / Billy Strayhorn	James Williams	05:50	Spotify Amazon