The Trio 2 is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton, bassist David Williams and drummer Billy Higgins recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Red label.[1]

The Trio 2
Live album by
Released1986
RecordedMarch 28, 1985
Sala Europa, Bologna, Italy
GenreJazz
Length47:45
LabelRed
VPA 193
ProducerAlberto Alberti
Cedar Walton chronology
The Trio 1
(1985)
The Trio 2
(1986)
The Trio 3
(1985)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz    [3]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and called it "an excellent example of Walton's distinctive approach to hard bop".[2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Cedar Walton except as indicated

  1. "Theme for Ernie" (Fred Lacey) – 11:35
  2. "For All We Know" (J. Fred Coots, Sam M. Lewis) – 5:40
  3. "Ojos de Rojo" – 7:00
  4. "Off Minor" (Thelonious Monk) – 8:55
  5. "Bluesville" (Sonny Red) – 5:40
  6. "Jacob's Ladder" – 8:55

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Cedar Walton discography accessed February 16, 2015
  2. ^ a b Yanow, S., AllMusic review, accessed February 16, 2015
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (1992). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette (1st ed.). Penguin. p. 1119. ISBN 978-0-14-015364-4.