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A giant of avant-garde jazz bass, William Parker has soared in various cutting-edge contexts as a leader and with fellow titans Roscoe Mitchell, Cecil Taylor, and David S. Ware. LUC'S LANTERN is something of a departure--it's a piano trio session that evokes the poignant lyricism and straightforward intimacy of 1960s works by Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, and Monty Alexander. While there are indeed "free" moments, LANTERN, on the whole, shines a contemplative, relaxing, and slightly melancholy light. Pianist Eriko Yamamoto has a very rhapsodic, pointed, and measured style--she chooses notes assiduously, yet never sounds tentative. Drummer Michael Thompson's playing is crisp, sharp, and rhythmic, and Parker's warmly discerning approach (recalling that of Ray Brown and Scott LaFaro) is perfect for these concise trio gems.
Live Recording
Personnel: William Parker (double bass); Eri Yamamoto, Eriko Yamamoto (piano); Michael Thompson , Michael Thompson (drums).
Recording information: Park West Studios, Brooklyn, NY.
The Wire (p.59) - "A beautiful record by any measure..." JazzTimes (p.74) - "Thompson is impressive...both in his rhythmic affinity with Parker and in his sensitivity to texture and tone." William Parker Luc's Lantern Songs Luc's Lantern Review
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