The New York Trio - Always - Single-Layer Stereo SACD

Japanese Import SACD

This Single-Layer SACD can only be played on a Super Audio CD Player. It will NOT play on conventional CD Players.

Also known as the New York Jazz Trio, the group is known for recording classic standards in a straightforward, post-bop style. Together, they are a successful force, having marked their spot in East Coast jazz scene. But separately, they have also each reached their individual levels of success.

In his career, pianist Bill Charlap has played alongside jazz icons Tony Bennett, Benny Carter, and Gerry Mulligan, and has recorded a handful of well-received albums as a bandleader.

Jay Leonhart, a bassist for the Trio, has also dabbled in vocals and songwriting and has performed with Marian McPartland, Louie Bellson, Lee Konitz, and many others.

And drummer Bill Stewart has rubbed musical elbows on stage with jazz guitarist John Scofield, sax player Maceo Parker and R&B legend James Brown.

Musicians:
Bill Charlap, piano
Jay Leonhart, bass
Bill Stewart, drums

Selections:
1. Always
2. Cheek To Cheek
3. They Say It's Wonderful
4. I Got the Sun In the Morning
5. How Deep Is the Ocean
6. Change Partners
7. What'll I Do
8. Isn't This A Lovely Day?
9. The Song Is Ended
10. Russian Lullaby

Recorded May 30 & 31, 2007 at Clinton Studio in New York