Pianist and composer Dave Bass leads a dynamic ensemble featuring bassist Tyler Miles and drummer Steve Helfand through a vibrant exploration of jazz textures and rhythms on Trio Nuevo, Vol 2. Unlike his previous effort, this production does not include vocalists, but focuses on the trio which moves effortlessly between lyrical ballads, hard-swinging passages, and […]
Pianist and composer Dave Bass leads a dynamic ensemble featuring bassist Tyler Miles and drummer Steve Helfand through a vibrant exploration of jazz textures and rhythms on Trio Nuevo, Vol 2. Unlike his previous effort, this production does not include vocalists, but focuses on the trio which moves effortlessly between lyrical ballads, hard-swinging passages, and Latin-infused grooves, all tied together by Bass’s sophisticated harmonic sensibilities. The set is a nice mix of mostly original compositions by Bass with some nicely constructed arrangements of tunes Bud Powell, Wayne Shorter, Lennie Tristano, Johnny Mercer and Rube Bloom. The synergy between the musicians and the music results in a recording that offers a fresh perspective on the art of the piano trio.
