Garland / Keezer / Locke - Storms / Nocturnes
"Performed by a trio of virtuoso instrumentalists Storms/Nocturnes more than livesup
to it’s billing as a collective trio. Garland plays each of his three horns as though it were his main axe, projecting both gravitas and fire. Geoff Keezer and Joe Locke play with phenomenal craft and invention, making you forget that the unit includes neither bassist nor a drummer" (4 and a half stars) Down Beat
"Astoundingly varied and inspired. It hardly gets better than this. ESSENTIAL JAZZ CD of the month." Mojo
Magazine
"Jazz CD of the week FIVE
STARS" Birmingham
Post.
"Flows so naturally and is so hypnotic, you just want to sit back and enjoy" Jazziz
"Garland takes time out from being Chick Corea’s saxophonist to produce a fascinating set with Geoff
Keezer and Joe Locke, with the result that just three musicians are able to create an amazing variety of
sounds and moods" The
Guardian
"The blend of the three instruments is marvelous, and these guys seem to know it they
thrive on the
sound, playing off one another with great sensitivity and fire". 4
STARS David R. Adler, All Music
Guide
Reviews for this outstanding album flow with enthusiasm, but it is only when you hear the music for the
first time that you realise how brilliant these players have captured something new and vital. Inspired by
a combined love of jazz, blues, classical and world music, all three musicians explore their highly
accomplished writing and playing talents to the full. When the trio in question are Tim Garland, Geoffrey
Keezer and Joe Locke – masters all, with global reputations to match, the innovation and execution is
truly breathtaking.
PERSONNEL:
Tim Garland: tenor/soprano saxophone / bass clarinet
Geoffrey Keezer: piano
Joe Locke: vibes / marimba
TRACKLIST:
1. Blues For Little Joe
2. I'll Meet You There
3. Hibiscus
4. Blackbird
5. Gold Rush
6. Trun and Return
7. Night Forest
8. The Lost Lenore
9. Breath of the Volcano