| The Trio | ||||
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | August 4, 1955 Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Savoy MG 12023 | |||
| Producer | Ozzie Cadena | |||
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The Trio (also released as The Jazz Trio of Hank Jones) is an album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones recorded in 1955 for the Savoy label and released in 1956. [1] [2]
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| Allmusic |   [3] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This is a superb Hank Jones date; highly recommended for fans of piano trio music. In 1955, most jazz pianists were immersed in the school of Bud Powell. Jones is unique in that he developed his harmonic concept prior to Powell's ascendancy and the bebop revolution, but went on to fully assimilate the melodic vocabulary of bop. He has synthesized important elements from many great players into his own recognizable style. His versatility is evident on these eight selections". [3]
Henry Jones Jr., best known as Hank Jones, was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. Critics and musicians described Jones as eloquent, lyrical, and impeccable. In 1989, The National Endowment for the Arts honored him with the NEA Jazz Masters Award. He was also honored in 2003 with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) Jazz Living Legend Award. In 2008, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts. On April 13, 2009, the University of Hartford presented Jones with an honorary Doctorate of Music for his musical accomplishments.
The Jazz Message of Hank Mobley is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley released on the Savoy label in 1956. It was recorded on February 8, 1956 and features performances by Mobley, Donald Byrd, Ronnie Ball, Horace Silver, Doug Watkins, Wendell Marshall, John LaPorta and Kenny Clarke. It was not issued as a Hank Mobley leader album until the CD era.
Opus de Jazz is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Milt Jackson featuring performances recorded in 1955 and released on the Savoy label.
Have You Met Hank Jones is a solo album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones recorded in 1956 for the Savoy label.
Quartet-Quintet is an album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones recorded in 1955 for the Savoy label.
Bluebird, also released later as The Trio with Guests (1956) and Hank's Pranks (1962), is an album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones recorded in 1955 for the Savoy label.
Hank Jones' Quartet is an album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones recorded in 1956 for the Savoy label.
This Is Ragtime Now! is an album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones featuring interpretations ragtime tunes recorded in 1964 for the ABC-Paramount label.
Love for Sale is an album by the Great Jazz Trio; pianist Hank Jones, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Tony Williams, recorded in 1976 for the Japanese East Wind label.
The Great Jazz Trio at the Village Vanguard Again is a live album by the Great Jazz Trio; pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, recorded in 1977 for the Japanese East Wind label but not released until 2000.
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Arigato is an album by pianist Hank Jones recorded in 1976 for the Progressive label.
New Wine in Old Bottles is an album by saxophonist Jackie McLean with the Great Jazz Trio; pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams, recorded in 1978 for the Japanese East Wind label.
Urbanity is an album by American jazz pianist Hank Jones featuring solo piano recordings from 1947 and 1953 which was released on the Clef label.
Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins is an album by the Kenny Clarke-Ernie Wilkins Septet recorded in 1955 and first released on the Savoy label.
Musician of the Year is an album led by jazz trombonist Eddie Bert recorded in 1955 and first released on the Savoy label.
Encore is an album led by jazz trombonist Eddie Bert recorded in 1955 and first released on the Savoy label.
Montage is an album compiling four tracks led by jazz trombonist Eddie Bert, two by pianist John Mehegan and one by trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded in September 1955 and first released on the Savoy label.
Wilder 'n' Wilder is an album led by jazz trumpeter Joe Wilder recorded in 1956 and first released on the Savoy label.