Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Gene Jackson/France 1994

Nicknamed “JIM” by many, only the world’s greatest jazz players are allowed to participate in the “Jazz Inn”, a summer tradition held in the hometown of d’Artagnan from “The Three Musketeers.”・Marciac”, the Herbie Trio’s true masterpiece that was a highlight of 1994, appears for the first time! ! Gene Jackson, who served as Herbie’s touring drummer for eight years starting in 1993, and the leader of the group Jackson was a part of, made Herbie serious about playing in trios after the death of the monster Tony Williams. The lineup, which is said to be the strongest in Herbie’s trio career, including bass legend Dave Holland, performed at France’s “Jazz in Marciac”, known as one of the world’s largest jazz festivals that has been going on since 1978. A 2-disc set has arrived, complete recording of the spectacular performance over an hour and a half on a super high-quality stereo soundboard that has been carefully mastered by the label! ! Starting with the speedy and intense “Just One of Those Things” at the beginning, the band suddenly expanded into over 15 tough performances in which the three players clashed in earnest. Herbie plays out his ever-changing phrases one after another, and Holland, who like Herbie rarely plays in trios, plays the heavy bass, reacting instantly to the rapidly changing sounds, and further arousing Herbie. Jackson’s powerful drums, Herbie’s terrifying solo, and Holland’s rare solo make it incredibly thrilling. Since then, “Recorder Me” has a fresh avant-garde approach reminiscent of Harvey when he was said to be the standard-bearer of the new mainstream, and “Maiden Voyage” is a masterpiece where Harvey’s intelligent performance sets it apart from others, shaking the earth. “Cantaloupe Island” is the best, with Herbie playing the funky piano in a funky way that gets the audience involved, supported by Holland’s fat bass and Jackson’s drums, and Jackson’s amazing stick handling even more vivid than Tony’s. Holland’s drums and 4-beat model bass line are extremely cool, and like the first song, “One Finger Snap” unfolds at high speed, imaginative, fleeting, fantastic, and beautiful. Starting with Herbie’s long solo, the entire album is overflowing with Herbie’s intellectual play, and ends with the 20-minute masterpiece “Dolphin Dance” that features a lot of Holland’s solos.He is not only a first-class player but also a first-class entertainer. Herbie, who is also a perfect performer, has created an exquisite composition that will not leave the audience bored at all. In addition, Herbie, who is said to be a flexible and dexterous genius, stripped off all decorations and focused on playing stoically, so please enjoy the full experience of Herbie as a jazz musician! This is a must-have item that allows you to listen to a thrilling and enthusiastic overwhelming live performance by Herbie’s few acoustic piano trios, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is the strongest lineup, on the highest quality stereo sound board! ! ! Live at Jazz in Marsiac,Chapiteau,Marciac,France August.13.1994 EX – SBD 2020 Original Remaster 89min Disc 1 1. Just One of Those Things 2. Maiden Voyage 3. Dolphin Dance – Band intro Disc 2 1. One Finger Snap 2. Recorda Me 3. Cantaloupe Island Herbie Hancock – Piano Dave Holland – Bass Gene Jackson – Drums