Featuring two American ex-pats on bass (Barre Phillips) and drums (Stu Martin), and English saxophonist (John Surman), The Trio is a monster 2LP of avant-garde and free jazz originally released on the Dawn label in 1970. By the time this double album was recorded, the various band members had developed quite a pedigree having played with the likes of Archie Shepp, Paul Bley, Bob James, Mike Westbrook, Attila Zoller, Gong, Marion Brown, and more! Their experience and expertise are visible here as the group steams through 4 sides with not a dud in sight. An absolutely fiery set of classic free-jazz reissued on vinyl by the folks at Klimt.

The power, finesse and integrity of free music that was created from the 1970 LP The Trio is a high mark from its era. Barre Phillips, Stu Martin and John Surman align as one for complete artistic freedom, unison, strength and bliss through sound. A 2LP reissue has been prepared for this record by the French label Klimt and has launched the free jazz community into 2014 with fire. We can only help this has further influence on the landscape of young minds who are finding their voice through music and is simply one of the best records of its kind. This is a must own item for any fan of vintage experimental music!
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Featuring two American ex-pats on bass (Barre Phillips) and drums (Stu Martin), and English saxophonist (John Surman), The Trio is a monster 2LP of avant-garde and free jazz originally released on the Dawn label in 1970. By the time this double album was recorded, the various band members had developed quite a pedigree having played with the likes of Archie Shepp, Paul Bley, Bob James, Mike Westbrook, Attila Zoller, Gong, Marion Brown, and others. Their experience and expertise are visible here as the group steams through four sides with not a dud in sight. An absolutely fiery set of classic free-jazz reissued on vinyl by the folks at Klimt. (soundcolorvibrations)