John Coates Jr. - The Trio Session (1996)

Tracklist

01. Freddie Freeloader
02. Priorities
03. Tangerine
04. For Someone
05. Laura
06. The Only One
07. After You've Gone
08. Tune N 11

Pianist John Coates is best known outside of the Delaware Water Gap (where he resides) for his many Omnisound recordings of the 1970s and early '80s. He returned to record in the mid-'90s on the tiny Pacific St. label, and his style had not changed much through the years. He was still influenced by Bill Evans' chord voicings (particularly on ballads), swung gently, and came up with his own approach to relaxed standards (including on this CD "Freddie Freeloader" and "After You've Gone"), as well as his thought-provoking originals. Coates is assisted by bassist Paul Langosch and drummer Mike Smith for a lightly swinging and subtle set.

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