Geri Allen Trio Charlie Haden, Paul Motian Geri Allen Charlie Haden/France 1989 & more Soundboard Edition

With their free and profound musicality, the Geri Allen, Charlie Haden, and Paul Motian Trio, who at the time rivaled the Keith Jarrett Trio and Tethered Moon (led by Masahiko Kikuchi, also known as Pooh), delivered two superb performances in France in 1989 and 1990. This treasure trove of a 2-disc set, both recorded in superb high-quality soundboard format, is now available for the first time! The set includes recordings from two concerts: the Paris performance on October 30, 1989, and the Amiens performance on May 25, 1990, both meticulously remastered by the label to produce superb high-quality soundboard recordings. This 2-disc set is an absolute must-have for piano trio fans! From traditional to avant-garde, Allen’s piano, which has assimilated every style of jazz, and the tense and sophisticated interplay of the three musicians, including masters Hayden and Motian, create a superb live performance that will make you savor the exhilarating energy of Bud Powell’s “Oblivion,” the deeply emotional Ornette Coleman’s “Lonely Woman,” the fantastical and beautiful melody of Hayden’s melancholic masterpiece “First Song,” and the original numbers by Motian and Allen. Both performances feature completely different setlists with no overlapping songs, which is a welcome bonus. Furthermore, with the exception of a few tracks, the setlists are different from the two official live albums, making this a must-have item for fans of this superb piano trio!