Quiet Jazz Virtuosity
S. Mar | Taipei, Taiwan | 04/17/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"In a live setting in Berlin, this non-percussion set features David Friesen on upright bass, Clark Terry on trumpet, and Bud Shank on sax. The recording is excellent, and this trio shifts between standards to hard bop without any seams. The acoustic energy levels are thoughtful, mutual, collaborative - and spontaneous, like a high level street corner jazz band. They had some fun, no doubt. Not your typical live set, but with some wine and quiet time to kick back, careful listening will bring rewards. Should be 4-1/2 stars!"