Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, saxophonist extraordinaire Greg Osby quietly established himself as one of the most valued and sophisticated players on the jazz scene--bending genres, writing strong original material, and seeking out ever-challenging configurations. 2005's CHANNEL THREE is Osby's first trio recording, and one that spotlights his technical expertise. Osby also continues his tradition of handpicking superb players to accompany him. Bassist Matthew Brewer and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts lend nimble, adventurous support to the leader's always-engaging melodic and harmonic explorations on a string of original tunes and treatments of Ornette Coleman ("Mob Job") and Eric Dolphy ("Miss Ann").
Liner Note Author: Greg Osby.
Recording information: Systems Two Studios, Brooklyn, NY (02/09/2005/02/10/2005).
Entertainment Weekly (No. 833, p.77) - "His tenor and soprano playing, always inventive, have never sounded so loose and graceful." - Grade: B plus Down Beat (p.74) - 4 stars out of 5 - "His horn sounds warmer than usual on the title track, while on 'Test Pattern,' he name-checks Coleman again with a bluesy tone and highly expressive phrasing." JazzTimes (p.70) - "[O]n pieces, like 'Mob Job', you hear solos become fully realized abstract designs that you have never heard before. Instead of prettiness, he sometimes delivers austere beauty."
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