Two complete albums on 1 CD. Only previously available on 2 separate limited Japanese editions. 14 tracks. Contains the complete albums:
- "The Master Trio" (4**** All Music Guide).
- "The Master Trio - Blues In The Closet" (3*** All Music Guide).
On June 16 & 17, 1983, three legendary instrumentalists recorded what would be their only collaboration as a unit. While the group's instrumentation consisted of a standard piano trio, the combination of Flanagan together with Carter and Williams was anything but standard. The studio sessions produced 14 tracks of superlative music - mostly modern jazz standards (including Rollins'"St.Thomas", Monk's "Misterioso", Davis'"Milestones", Dameron's "Good Bait" and many more great choices). The date also featured three classic standards as well as an original by each member of the trio.
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Tracks
01. It Don't Mean A Thing (D. Ellington)
02. St. Thomas (S. Rollins)
03. Angel Eyes (M. Dennis)
04. New Song (R. Carter)
05. Minor Mishap (T. Flanagan) z
06. Misterioso (T. Monk)
07. Milestones (M. Davis)
08. Good Bait (T. Dameron)
09. Afternoon In Paris (J. Lewis)
10. Giant Steps (J. Coltrane)
11. Blues In The Closet (O. Pettiford)
12. Sister Cheryl (T. Williams)
13. My Ship (K. Weill)
14. Moose The Mooche
TOMMY FLANAGAN piano
RON CARTER bass
TONY WILLIAMS drums
Recorded at New York, June 16 & 17, 1983
Gambit Records 69218