Power Trio is a jazz album by pianist John Hicks, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Elvin Jones recorded in 1990 and released on the Novus label.[1]

Power Trio
Studio album by
Released1991
RecordedMay 10, 1990
StudioBMG Recording Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
Length66:26
LabelNovus
3115-2-N
ProducerBob Thiele
Elvin Jones chronology
Elvin Jones Jazz Machine Live at Pit Inn
(1985)
Power Trio
(1991)
When I Was at Aso-Mountain
(1990)
John Hicks chronology
Rhythm-a-Ning
(1989)
Power Trio
(1990)
Is That So?
(1990)

Reception edit

The AllMusic review stated "This summit recording by pianist John Hicks, drummer Elvin Jones, and bassist Cecil McBee might not always hit the heights, but it still impresses with a fine repertoire and quality playing... In spite of a few musical missteps and the somewhat tinny sound of Hicks' piano, this fine trio recording still comes highly recommended".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]

Track listing edit

  1. "Cousin Mary" (John Coltrane) – 6:34
  2. "After the Rain" (Coltrane) – 8:07
  3. "'D' Bass-ic Blues" (Cecil McBee) – 6:42
  4. "Duke's Place" (Duke Ellington, Bob Thiele, Ruth Roberts, Bill Katz) – 9:38
  5. "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) – 8:37
  6. "After the Morning" (John Hicks) – 7:28

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ Album Review, Fuller, J. Chicago Tribune, June 21, 1991
  2. ^ a b Cook, S. AllMusic Review accessed April 30, 2012