Bill Anschell Standards Trio at Seattle Jazz Fellowship

There is no finer standardbearer for the art of the jazz piano trio in Seattle, than the trio led by pianist Bill Anschell. Sure, there are many fine pianists in the city playing trio gigs, but none with the tenure and group mind that Anschell, bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer D'Vonne Lewis possess. As one might expect from a trio of such esteem, there is a lot of read and react, a lot of listening going on to accompany the expert playing. This threesome contains musical personalities that not only fit together, they challenge each other and never approach a standard the same way twice. Johnson is a unique, self-made player that has developed a personal style and sound that serves as a conduit to receive and respond to the sounds around him...

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There is no finer standardbearer for the art of the jazz piano trio in Seattle, than the trio led by pianist Bill Anschell. Sure, there are many fine pianists in the city playing trio gigs, but none with the tenure and group mind that Anschell, bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer D'Vonne Lewis possess. As one might expect from a trio of such esteem, there is a lot of read and react, a lot of listening going on to accompany the expert playing. This threesome contains musical personalities that not only fit together, they challenge each other and never approach a standard the same way twice. Johnson is a unique, self-made player that has developed a personal style and sound that serves as a conduit to receive and respond to the sounds around him. Lewis is in his true element in this setting, untethered from groove, yet swinging like mad. Anschell has a deep understanding of the journey this trio takes in the rare instances that it performs live. This engagement at SJF is simply an evening not to miss, no matter the circumstances. You won't be disappointed. http://seattlejazzfellowship.org

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