The Trio (Hank Jones album)


The Trio is an album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones recorded in 1955 for the Savoy label and released in 1956.

Reception

awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This is a superb Hank Jones date; highly recommended for fans of piano trio music. In 1955, most jazz pianists were immersed in the school of Bud Powell. Jones is unique in that he developed his harmonic concept prior to Powell's ascendancy and the bebop revolution, but went on to fully assimilate the melodic vocabulary of bop. He has synthesized important elements from many great players into his own recognizable style. His versatility is evident on these eight selections".

Track listing

  1. "We're All Together" - 4:06
  2. "Odd Number" - 4:29
  3. "We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together" - 4:51
  4. "Now's the Time" - 3:30
  5. "When Hearts Are Young" - 4:16
  6. "Cyrano" - 5:17
  7. "Cyrano" - 5:19 Bonus track on reissue
  8. "There's a Small Hotel" - 8:12
  9. "My Funny Valentine" - 5:52

    Personnel