The by the Sir Roland Hanna Trio is a masterpiece of storytelling through jazz. Recorded just months before the legendary pianist's passing, it serves as a deeply moving final act and a love letter to his contemporary, John Lewis.
: Sidewalk cafes, rain on cobblestones, and intellectual conversations late into the night. Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York
Finally, the journey crosses the Atlantic to the gritty, electric streets of Manhattan, captured in tracks like "Skating in Central Park" and "New York 19" . The by the Sir Roland Hanna Trio is
: Hanna's fingers dance lightly over the keys with an effortless, polite charm, while Mraz's bass walks with a steady, reassuring pulse. It captures the post-WWII era when American jazz musicians found artistic sanctuary and profound respect in Europe. 🗽 Act III: New York – The Pulse of the Pavement Finally, the journey crosses the Atlantic to the
: On tracks like "Django" , Hanna reflects on Lewis's ability to turn a somber, funeral-like march into a brightly swinging celebration of life. It is a deliberate nod to the dignity Lewis brought to the genre. 🗼 Act II: Paris – The Romance of the Third Stream