The Three Sounds - Feelin' Good (2021) [Hi-Res]

An appropriate title for an utterly charming set from the Three Sounds. The trio works familiar territory on Feelin' Good, playing a set of swinging hard bop and classy soul-jazz, but there's a definite spark in the air. Working from a diverse set of standards, originals, contemporary jazz, and blues, the Three Sounds created a cheerful, up-tempo record. Its very ease is deceptive -- the music is so accessible and entertaining, it's easy to overlook the sheer musical mastery of the group, which performs at something of a peak on this record. Gene Harris sounds better than ever, turning in an elegant interpretation of "It Could Happen to You," but he's just as able to inject "When I Fall in Love" with unexpectedly vigorous swing and make Monk's "Straight No Chaser" a foot-tapping, danceable delight. Bassist Andrew Simpkins and drummer Bill Dowdy follow Harris with graceful, imperceptible ease. It captures the Three Sounds at a peak, which means Feelin' Good is an excellent example of early soul-jazz.

Tracklist:
1 01. The Three Sounds - When I Fall In Love (Remastered) (04:58)
1 02. The Three Sounds - Parker's Pad (Remastered) (03:37)
1 03. The Three Sounds - Blues After Dark (Remastered) (03:36)
1 04. The Three Sounds - I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good (Remastered) (06:21)
1 05. The Three Sounds - Straight, No Chaser (Remastered) (06:37)
1 06. The Three Sounds - I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart (Remastered) (04:07)
1 07. The Three Sounds - It Could Happen To You (Remastered) (05:32)
1 08. The Three Sounds - Two Bass Hit (Remastered) (03:49)