Lynne Arriale Trio Live Working
in a similar vein to Bill Evans, pianist Arriale and her trio
(including drummer STEVE DAVIS) improvise in glistening fashion, with
much attention paid to sonic detail. The focus is on beauty and space,
not hard bebopping lines-a-plenty. This would present a beige palette
for a less creative drummer, but Davis, like Jack DeJohnette, works in
crystalline relief, accompanying the pianist's thoughtful notes with
graphic stick work, rustling cymbal action - and suprisingly funky
grooves, given the often delicate nature of Arriale's music. An
accompanying DVD of the performance recorded in Burghausen, Germany
provides plenty of close-ups. (B'Jazz) Ken Micallef
Modern Drummer June 2007
Lynne Arriale Trio | Motema Music By Donald Elfman Quietly
and brilliantly the Lynne Arriale Trio has been defining the art of the
piano trio. For nearly fifteen years, Arriale, bassist Jay Anderson and
drummer STEVE DAVIS have created smart, inventive jazz that has the
capacity to wow audiences thanks to its expansive approach to tunes,
virtuosic playing and sheer longevity. And, of course, it celebrates
that rare--in the jazz world--phenomenon of a group playing together
for a long period of time. This album also celebrates the joy of jazz
in a big, live setting. Recorded in Burghausen, Germany, the sound puts
us squarely in a big hall with an audience that is both classically
respectful and knowledgeably enthusiastic. These people respond with
grace to the dazzling music made by these seasoned musicians. All of
this music dazzles without ever being showy for its own sake--the
passion of the playing and the joy of invention is a story shared with
the audience.
