Terry Waldo - Treasury Volume 3 (2026) [Hi-Res]

There are two approaches to performing early jazz: academic and expressive. Pianist Terry Waldo, a recognized authority on ragtime, adheres to the latter, more energetic approach. In his album "Treasury Volume 3," recorded with the participation of trumpeter Colin Hancock, Waldo traces the evolution of jazz from ragtime to Dixieland. A defining feature of the release is the authentic organization of New Orleans jazz's traditional chaotic sound through a distinct distribution of instrumental roles. The tracklist consists primarily of up-tempo instrumental pieces rooted in the legacy of Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver, while also featuring Jerron Paxton's vocals, which stand out for their bluesy, down-to-earth delivery. The central theme of the album emphasizes preserving the dynamic, spontaneous nature of jazz.

Terry Waldo - Piano, vocals
Jay Lepley - Drums, vocals
Jim Fryer - trombone, vocals
Mike Davis - Trumpet, vocals
Jerron Paxton - banjo, vocals
Ricky Alexander - Clarinet
Colin Hancock - Trumpet
Nick Russo - Banjo
Brian Nalepka - Bass
Arnt Arntzen - Banjo

Tracklist:
1-1 Terry Waldo - Minnie the Mermaid [3:46]
1-2 Terry Waldo - Canal Street Blues [2:33]
1-3 Terry Waldo - Alice Blue Gown [3:50]
1-4 Terry Waldo - Take Me Back [3:31]
1-5 Terry Waldo - Frog-I-More Rag [4:13]
1-6 Terry Waldo - Mabel's Dream [3:55]
1-7 Terry Waldo - Kansas City Stomp [3:04]
1-8 Terry Waldo - Louisiana Fairy Tale [4:24]
1-9 Terry Waldo - Buddy's Habits [4:56]
1-10 Terry Waldo - Memphis Blues [4:02]
1-11 Terry Waldo - Black Bottom Stomp [3:49]