Chordless trios can sometimes tax my powers of concentration. The absence of a harmonic foundation can often seem like a ham sandwich without any peas pudding. However, that is not the case here due to some sterling work by Penman and the presence of Harland behind the kit.
Tripwire, the title track, is a jaunty blues composed by Vinson that is very much triplet based.
Blue and Sentimental brings to mind the recording by Count Basie that featured Herschel Evans on tenor and a rare example of Lester Young on clarinet. Vinson captures the mood of the original without losing the feel of today.
Things has nothing to do with Bobby Darin but is loosely based around All the Things You Are and Vinson brings Aldana to the party for a spirited workout. Each complements the other with some contrapuntal lines and, to prove they know their jazz history, manage to incorporate the original Charlie Parker intro along the way.
Fable doesn't do it for me. Vinson switches to electric piano, overdubs his alto and there's all sorts of other bits of electronic jiggery pokery going on.
Normal service is resumed on For All we Know. Vinson's tone is absolutely beautiful with Penman providing perfect support as well as soloing effectively. Harland stays discreetly in the background.
Resting Jazz Face has Aldana coming back for more over an ever changing rhythm. The two horns trade ideas each one pushing the other to greater heights. Penman too has his say with Harland doing some effective skin-beating as they take it out on a rocky riff.
Will Vinson's Tripwire was released on Sept. 16 by Whirlwind Recordings and is well worth checking out. Lance
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