Williams, Jessica Trio / Freedom Trane
| Album: | Freedom Trane | Collection: | Jazz | |
| Artist: | Williams, Jessica Trio | Added: | May 2011 | |
| Label: | Origin Records | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2011-05-14 | Pull Date: | 2011-07-16 | Charts: | Jazz |
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| Week Ending: | Jul 17 | Jul 10 | Jul 3 | Jun 26 | Jun 19 | Jun 12 | Jun 5 | May 29 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Dec 31, 2022: | Music Casserole
Naima |
4. | Aug 28, 2015: | Rebop
Naima |
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| 2. | Nov 24, 2016: | Clean Copper Radio
Freedom Trane |
5. | Oct 24, 2014: | Rebop
Lonnie's Lament |
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| 3. | Jul 21, 2016: | Clean Copper Radio RNC Broadcast
Paul's Pal, Freedom Trane |
6. | Nov 30, 2013: | Music Casserole
Freedom Trane |
Album Review
Fo
Reviewed 2011-05-14
Reviewed 2011-05-14
JESSICA WILLIAMS TRIO: Freedom Trane
Origin, 2011
MODERN JAZZ – This intoxicating tribute album is evenly balanced between John Coltrane tunes and original compositions that reflect his spiritual depths. Williams, who lived in the Bay Area for many years, remains a prolific force on piano, with a dynamic touch and masterful improvisational style. And after a long string of solo CDs, it’s great to hear her in a trio format again! Highly recommended!
Note: #4 has weird sound glitches; I can’t tell if it’s the recording or just this CD
Try any track. Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
1. 8:47 – deep, spiritual sound: piano combines thick chords & intricate runs
2. 6:16 – relaxed, kind of bluesy with a very rich but introspective feel
3. 6:09 – heavy, chugging groove, with catchy theme and a driving solo
4. 5:18 – easygoing stroll, bounces along; piano solo gets into tricky knots
5. 6:39 – serene intro, then a laid-back bluesy ballad with bright undercurrents
6. 8:53 – understated and sophisticated, with fine strolling piano & bass solos
7. 8:09 – gorgeous reading of a glorious ballad: tender, aching, lush & lovely
8. 6:46 – meditative solo piano: jewel-like melody sparkles on a soft pillow
[ Fo ] 05/14/11
Origin, 2011
MODERN JAZZ – This intoxicating tribute album is evenly balanced between John Coltrane tunes and original compositions that reflect his spiritual depths. Williams, who lived in the Bay Area for many years, remains a prolific force on piano, with a dynamic touch and masterful improvisational style. And after a long string of solo CDs, it’s great to hear her in a trio format again! Highly recommended!
Note: #4 has weird sound glitches; I can’t tell if it’s the recording or just this CD
Try any track. Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
1. 8:47 – deep, spiritual sound: piano combines thick chords & intricate runs
2. 6:16 – relaxed, kind of bluesy with a very rich but introspective feel
3. 6:09 – heavy, chugging groove, with catchy theme and a driving solo
4. 5:18 – easygoing stroll, bounces along; piano solo gets into tricky knots
5. 6:39 – serene intro, then a laid-back bluesy ballad with bright undercurrents
6. 8:53 – understated and sophisticated, with fine strolling piano & bass solos
7. 8:09 – gorgeous reading of a glorious ballad: tender, aching, lush & lovely
8. 6:46 – meditative solo piano: jewel-like melody sparkles on a soft pillow
[ Fo ] 05/14/11
Track Listing
| 1. | The Seeker | 5. | Prayer And Meditation | |||
| 2. | Lonnie's Lament | 6. | Just Words | |||
| 3. | Freedom Trane | 7. | Naima | |||
| 4. | Paul's Pal | 8. | Welcome |