Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Actuality (2014) [Hi-Res]

With Jim Black we are used to the most different sounds. Paul Motian is one of his main influences, therefore it is not surprising for insiders that he now leads his own troika of piano, bass and drums. In the same way Paul Motian has formed the famous Bill Evans Trio, Jim Black does not find himself in the role of a simple time keeper, but plays melodies on his drums and cymbals interrelating closely with the piano and bass. Comparisons can only be misleading, but Jim Black's analog recording seems to be the continuation of 'Somewhere Before' to another place and into a new time; a great album of the first Keith Jarrett Trio with Charlie Haden on bass and Motian on drums. Music that is the godfather behind the creations of Winter & Winter. Black finds with young pianist Elias Stemeseder and bassist Thomas Morgan, who has worked with Motian, the perfect line-up. The three musicians open their innermost self and have an intimate dialogue captivating the listener. These three artists still have to tell themselves and us a lot of unheard stories.

Jim Black, drums, electronics
Elias Stemeseder, piano
Thomas Morgan, bass

Tracklist:
01. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Actuality
02. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Skolcats
03. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Orrnu
04. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Overhanging
05. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Untilted
06. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - This Is Our Marketing
07. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Trashed Elegance
08. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Dandy Lion
09. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Protocolics
10. Jim Black Trio feat. Elias Stemeseder and Thomas Morgan - Should Be Painless