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First performing together in the early '90's, John Bishop's trio spent 8 years at a Seattle club where they developed their thoroughly melodic and fluid group aesthetic. Saxophonist Rick Mandyck's singular voice has been heard with Mark Murphy, Billy Har
Personnel: John Bishop (drums); Rick Mandyck (saxophone, alto saxophone); Jeff Johnson (bass instrument).
Audio Mixer: Floyd Reitsman.
Liner Note Author: Andrew Freund.
Recording information: Studio Litho, Seattle, WA (08/23/2004).
Photographer: Matt Jorgensen.
The Seattle jazz drummer John Bishop leads his trio through a set of low-key instrumental meditations in which the alto saxophonist Rick Mandynck's creative and often exquisite solos are underpinned by Bishop's subtle accents and the bassist Jeff Johnson's sturdy and inventive patterns.
This is the Seattle sound at its finest. The trio, led by Origin Records founder John Bishop, has a subtle touch. The sound is dignified, but isn't afraid to let the sax wail a little now and then. In large part, the music gains something distinctive over East Coast jazz in its lack of a drive to highlight talent and knowledge merely for the sake of showcasing. In leaving behind the need to take off with a massive reference-filled solo or match the masters in sheer power, the band frees itself up to spend its efforts on a more careful approach. The players get to pick through their massive respective ranges, finding the perfect pieces to put together in a conversational interplay between the instruments. With no piano or guitar, the sound can be a bit sparse at times, but it works well in this setting. The open spaces are utilized wonderfully. Every student of jazz can recite maxims about beauty being in the spaces between the notes, à la Monk, but it's rare that a trio can use the spacing of a composition so well in setting up phrasings to their fullest effect. This is very subtle music, but a rich endeavor. ~ Adam Greenberg
JazzTimes (p.124) - "On this adventurous, open-ended trio outing, the Seattle-based drummer and founder of Origin Records forges an extraordinary, freewheeling chemistry with kindred spirits Jeff Johnson on bass and Rick Mandyck on alto sax." Nothing If Not Something Music John Bishop Nothing If Not Something Songs Nothing If Not Something Review
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