(Review from amazon)

The Crimson Jazz Trio have respectfully and irreverently taken 8 Crimson classics, repositioned them in the musical spectrum and delivered their first songbook with superb musicianship in service to wit & invention. Ian Wallace provides personal hotline and Crimson-juice authority to the trio.

The equation is pretty simple: The Crimson Jazz Trio is to jazz somewhat less than King Crimson is to rock. But the real import here is a dramatic change of context, one that shifts the rhythmic and melodic components from an often clinical glare into a warm and generous new light. By allowing us to recognize these now familiar pieces in a completely new setting is a great way to demonstrate just how compelling, flexible and open-ended the music of King Crimson is. Even more interesting is the way in which the music of various generations of King Crimson, each with its own distinct stylistic signature and aesthetic preoccupations, adapt to the here “standardized” jazz form.

More than an exercise, the first volume songbook shows us that no matter what the form, interpretation is a critical aspect of making music. The interpretations here are uniformly worthwhile and exhibit the outcomes of what must have been some difficult decisions. Just consider untying the Gordian Knot that is “Starless”, absent of Alexander’s sword. Music such as this, with its strictly metered progressions built on razor-fine divisions and subtle, clockwork variations would seem impossible to adapt to the freer shadings of jazz. Yet, the Crimson Jazz trio accomplishes just that, to great effect.

Listening, however, proves to be equally demanding and rewarding, especially when compared to a spate of comparatively onanistic “mash-ups” of the original work.

Line-up:
- Ian Wallace / drums
- Tim Landers / bass
- Jody Nardone / piano

Track List:
01. 21st Century Schizoid Man – 6:53
02. Three Of A Perfect Pair – 6:11
03. Catfood – 6:19
04. Starless – 10:40
05. Ladies Of The Road – 6:44
06. I Talk To The Wind – 9:56
07. Red – 5:59
08. Matte Kudasai – 9:07

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