構成数 | 1枚

合計収録時間 | 01:07:49

Personnel: Alfred 23 Harth (clarinet, saxophone); Kevin Norton (vibraphone, drums, percussion). Liner Note Author: Pedro Costa. Recording information: Seltzer Sound, New York, NY (07/27/2000). There is a sense of deja vu that permeates the sounds of this power trio, who seems comfortable performing an excitingly diverse repertoire. While the dozen pieces have the feel of being freely improvised, the members of the trio encompass an unusual, encyclopedic grasp of the jazz idiom, incorporating the history of the music. Albert Harth is a somewhat enigmatic figure who should be better known; he is the dominant figure on this recording by nature of being the only horn. He is a remarkably disciplined performer, too, who chooses his notes carefully and is perfectly at home with a big, full sound reaching back decades as well as with adventurous, radical forays that push the envelope; both styles are on display here. Similarly, Kevin Norton shows a melodic side with his work on vibraphone, while he lets loose passionately on percussion. Wilber Morris offers an important, if less-pronounced undercurrent on bass and colors the proceedings with his occasional vocal chants. Considering the proliferation of sax-led trio albums, many of which tread over old terrain, this one breathes fresh air in its successful attempt to invigorate a well-worn path. Difficult to pigeonhole despite its largely avant-garde flair, Trio Viriditas is too eclectic to reign in with labels. The players are too mature and visionary; their product pleases as it challenges. ~ Steven Loewy