The Trio 3 Explained

The Trio 3 is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton, bassist David Williams and drummer Billy Higgins recorded in 1986 and released on the Italian Red label.^[1]

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "It's a rare pleasure to hear Walton playing bop, pure and simple. The trio swings remarkably well here. Walton's touch is rich and dynamic, his voicings slightly spicy, his solo concise."^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton except as indicated

1. "Girl Talk" (Neal Hefti) – 6:00
2. "Fantasy in D" – 9:47
3. "Ground Work" – 5:45
4. "Once I Loved" (Antônio Carlos Jobim) – 5:35
5. "Another Star" (Stevie Wonder) – 8:30
6. "Theme for Red" – 5:47
7. "Relaxin' at Camarillo" (Charlie Parker) – 8:35 Bonus track on CD

Personnel

• Cedar Walton – piano
• David Williams – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/cedar-walton/catalog/#red-record-vpa-194 Cedar Walton discography
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-trio-vol-3-mw0000087103 AllMusic review