New York Trio - Street Jazz (2023) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

Also known as the New York Jazz Trio, this combo is a studio-only group who specialize in recording classic standards in a straightforward, post-bop style. The New York Trio features three gifted musicians who are firmly established on the East Coast jazz scene. Pianist Bill Charlap is a member of the Phil Woods Quintet, has accompanied the likes of Tony Bennett, Benny Carter, and Gerry Mulligan, and has recorded a handful of well-received albums for Blue Note as a bandleader. Bassist Jay Leonhart has recorded as a headliner since 1983, while also making a name for himself as a vocalist and songwriter as well as backing up Marian McPartland, Louie Bellson, Lee Konitz, and many others. And drummer Bill Stewart had handled demanding gigs with a variety of musicians, including jazz guitarist John Scofield, funky sax man Maceo Parker and R&B legend James Brown. In 2001, Charlap, Leonhart, and Stewart teamed up in the studio to cut the album Blues in the Night for the Venus Jazz label; featuring leisurely but heartfelt interpretations of eight classic melodies, the album was well-received by fans of classic jazz. Seven similar collections have been recorded by the trio for Japanese jazz labels.

Tracklist
01. Long Walk
02. One Way Bossa Nova
03. Over Night
04. Jazz In The Rain
05. Not Too Far
06. Silent Detour
07. Second Time
08. Remedy
09. This Path
10. Ten Steps
11. The Alley
12. Unknown Street
13. Hand In Hand
14. Night Jazz
15. A Little Distant
16. Towards The Sun
17. All Alone
18. Every Direction