Lowell Davidson Trio – Lowell Davidson Trio LP

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ESP-Disk’ present aLowell Davidson Trio‘s self-titled album, originally released in 1965. OnOrnette Coleman‘s recommendation, ESP-Disk’ ownerBernard Stollmansigned up pianistLowell Davidson(then majoring in biochemistry at Harvard) for this album without having heard him play. Davidson came to New York and got to work with the elite rhythm section of drummerMilford Gravesand bassistGary Peacock, both stalwarts of the ESP catalog. The interplay among the members of the trio is dazzling, but in all ways the pianist is the star of the album. His playing inevitably drew comparisons toCecil Taylor(can’t blame the critics too much, as there just weren’t that many pianists going this far out in 1965, so there weren’t many comparisons available), but he is his own man stylistically, and puts more space around his notes. He’s equally likely to unleash complexly intertwining two-handed runs, spicy dissonances, shimmering Impressionism, or poignant lyricism. The only recording ever approved for release by Davidson, it remains fresh and exciting fifty years later. Personnel: Lowell Davidson – piano; Gary Peacock – bass; Milford Graves – percussion. Recorded July 27, 1965. Engineering byArt Crist. Photography byGeorge Klabin. Original cover design byBaby Jerry. Tape transfer and mastering bySteven Walcott. Design and layout byMiles BachmanandMichael Sanzone.