The first of three CDs headed by pianist James Williams that feature his Magical Trio (a recording group rather than a regular band), this strong outing matches the inventive hard bop stylist with bassist Ray Brown and his former employer, drummer Art Blakey. They perform three of Williams' compositions (including "The Soulful Mr. Timmons"), one piece by Brown, Thad Jones' "Mean What You Say," three underplayed standards plus the trio's ad-lib "J's Jam Song." A high-quality modern mainstream outing. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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The first of three CDs headed by pianist James Williams that feature his Magical Trio (a recording group rather than a regular band), this strong outing matches the inventive hard bop stylist with bassist Ray Brown and his former employer, drummer Art Blakey. They perform three of Williams' compositions (including "The Soulful Mr. Timmons"), one piece by Brown, Thad Jones' "Mean What You Say," three underplayed standards plus the trio's ad-lib "J's Jam Song." A high-quality modern mainstream outing. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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Add this copy of Magical Trio 2 to cart. $20.75, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Emarcy.
