He clicks his tongue by mistake but carries on, sings along with the song instead of growling, MCs with a playful hum, and breaks into ragtime midway through the song - it's rare to see Keith having so much fun playing! This drum album features eight tracks, three more than any previously available tape, recorded on a premium high-quality stereo soundboard! The trio of Keith, DeJohnette, and Peacock, who first met on the 1977 masterpiece "Tales of Another" under the name Gary Peacock, were reunited by Manfred Eicher in 1983 and released three albums in a row: "Standards Vol. 1," "Standards Vol. 2," and "Changes." Given that the three were leading improvisers in the jazz world, it was surprising to hear them perform traditional, orthodox standards. However, the trio breathed new life into familiar standards with their exceptional technique and innovative approach, transforming them into something completely new, almost like their own original compositions, to rave reviews worldwide. Since then, they have continued to perform at the forefront of jazz piano trio music for over 40 years, rewriting the history of jazz piano trios. In February, they also embarked on an extended tour of Japan, including Ibaraki, Miyagi, Aomori, and Hachinohe. This release features eight tracks from the Keith Standards Trio's July 26, 1985 performance in Montpellier, France, meticulously mastered by the label itself, on a premium soundboard. While recordings from this performance have long been available among collectors, only five tracks were recorded, and this release features three more tracks, totaling eight! The program features eight songs, including "Stella by Starlight," "You and the Night," "Degrees," "Song Is You," "Autumn Leaves," "Straight No Chaser," and other rare, rarely performed pieces. The trio, often known for their scowling faces, truly enjoy the back-and-forth, even as they play, exchanging calls and suddenly improvising ragtime pieces. Keith, Gary, and Jack, often known for their scowling faces, are smiling throughout the performance! This is a rare live performance! Their approach to reinterpreting famous jazz standards, transforming them into their own original compositions, is truly a new kind of trio jazz. While they also perform original trio compositions, the boundaries between them are blurred. This performance is a testament to the sensitivity, sense, and mutual trust that cannot be expressed through technique alone—a performance that can only be achieved when all elements are perfectly combined! This is an incredibly valuable, high-quality soundboard recording, capturing every detail of the trio's performance! This is a must-listen performance for fans of Keith and Standards, as well as piano trio and jazz fans!
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