Name: Lowell Davidson Trio by Lowell Davidson Trio
Brand: Lowell Davidson Trio
SKU: 825481010122
Price: 4.95 USD
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Rating: 4 (35 reviews)

For even the astute early creative music lover, pianist Lowell Davidson is an obscure figure in the annals of jazz. Recommended to ESP-Disk by Ornette Coleman and signed to record his music without an audition, Davidson was the son of a theologist, studied biochemistry at Harvard, was fatally injured in a lab accident, and died at age 50. This is his only studio session, although ESP claims to have a live date from a Boston engagement in the can. He is accompanied by the stellar, and in this case sublime rhythm section of bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Milford Graves, and the result is a fascinating display of understated, purely improvised music that is eminently listenable, beautifully conceived, and flowing through past, present (circa 1965) and future resources. Of the five tracks -- all consistently intriguing and well played -- the opener "L" is deliciously exploratory but not dissonant, diffuse and fractured but scarcely scattered. You realize that Peacock and Graves utilize perfectly supportive, keen listening skills during the pensive and introspective "Stately 1." The slight visage of Cecil Taylor, or perhaps the dark brooding style of Mal Waldron crops up during the short cut "Dunce," nonplussed or bright and beautiful. In contrast, a thematic approach launches the lengthy "Ad Hoc" and "Strong Tears," the former a rumbling, rambling then a playful Tayloresque discourse with a bass solo from the always brilliant Peacock, the latter showing evocative restraint, never overplayed, with some calmed drama near the coda. What Lowell Davidson offers, aside from parallels to Paul Bley, is a sensible and free flowing approach to unconventional linear improvisation, and in many ways a lost art. Others like Valdo Williams, Burton Greene and Eric Watson were somehow lost in the shuffle like Lowell Davidson, but thankfully he has been given another chance to be discovered, and to revel in this unearthing of a brilliant musician is to be universally celebrated. Seek this distinguished document -- it is a treasure. ~ Michael G. Nastos

1. L

by Lowell Davidson Trio

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Composer: Lowell Davidson; Composer
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Producer: Lowell Davidson; Production

2. Stately 1

by Lowell Davidson Trio

Primary Artist: Lowell Davidson Trio; Main Performer
Ensemble: Lowell Davidson Trio; Ensemble
Composer: Lowell Davidson; Composer
Lyricist: Lowell Davidson; Composer
Producer: Lowell Davidson; Production

3. Dunce

by Lowell Davidson Trio

Primary Artist: Lowell Davidson Trio; Main Performer
Ensemble: Lowell Davidson Trio; Ensemble
Composer: Lowell Davidson; Composer
Lyricist: Lowell Davidson; Composer
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4. Ad hoc

by Lowell Davidson Trio

Primary Artist: Lowell Davidson Trio; Main Performer
Ensemble: Lowell Davidson Trio; Ensemble
Composer: Lowell Davidson; Composer
Lyricist: Lowell Davidson; Composer
Producer: Lowell Davidson; Production

5. Strong Tears

by Lowell Davidson Trio

Primary Artist: Lowell Davidson Trio; Main Performer
Ensemble: Lowell Davidson Trio; Ensemble
Composer: Lowell Davidson; Composer
Lyricist: Lowell Davidson; Composer
Producer: Lowell Davidson; Production

L

Stately 1

Dunce

Ad hoc

Strong Tears

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

5 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1448x1448 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz

Label

ESP-Disk

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 26, 1965

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

825481010122

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Lowell Davidson Trio

1. L

2. Stately 1

3. Dunce

4. Ad hoc

5. Strong Tears

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Lowell Davidson Trio

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1. L

2. Stately 1

3. Dunce

4. Ad hoc

5. Strong Tears

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