Wee Trio, The / Capitol Diner, Vol. 1
Album: Capitol Diner, Vol. 1   Collection:Jazz
Artist:Wee Trio, The   Added:Nov 2008
Label:Bionic Records  

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Album Review
Fo
Reviewed 2009-01-25
THE WEE TRIO: Capitol Diner, Vol. 1
Bionic, 2008

MODERN JAZZ – This young vibes/bass/drums trio is truly something new, with a fresh sound and infectious energy. Vibes cast a dreamlike melodic gauze over skittering, high-tension drum grooves, while chewy bass lines hold the two strands together. This is a tremendous debut.

James Westfall - vibraphone
Dan Loomis - bass
Jared Schonig - drums

* * * * | Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10

1. 6:38 – catchy Kurt Cobain tune: shimmering vibes over a fantastic beat
2. 0:31 – overlapped whispers & rolling vibes, the intro to…
3. 6:51 – all cylinders clicking… propulsive yet expressive, fine bass & drums
4. 7:54 – gentle melody, reflections of innocence and surges of energy
5. 7:32 – low-key, relaxed melody; fascinating drum work all over this one
6. 4:13 – minor-key take on a standard gives it a bit of pathos and drama
7. 4:09 – quick-paced glide, hard to pin down but following a clear progression
8. 5:56 – easygoing rhythm and contemplative melody, flows & stutters
9. 3:41 – Sufjan Stevens tune: slow, moody shuffle; delicate edge, bell tones
10. 5:42 – Thelonious Monk tune, a playfully quirky swinger

[ Fo ] 25-Jan-09

Track Listing
1. About A Girl   6. There Is No Greater Love
2. Phantom Prelude   7. Pisces
3. The Ghost Of Potato Creek Johnny   8. Satyagraha
4. Song For Harry Potter   9. Flint (For The Unemployed And Underpaid)
5. Orange Finnish Tulip   10. Wee See