''Newklear Music'' is an album by the Keystone Trio – pianist

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, bassist

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, and drummer

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Background

The trio of pianist

, bassist

, and drummer

was assembled for a recording led by saxophonist

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in 1995.Huey, Stev
"Keystone Trio"
AllMusic. Retrieved July 27, 2017. That session was produced by

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for

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."Keystone Trio"
Concord Music Group. Retrieved July 27, 2017. He commented that "It was magic! A telepathy, balance, and cohesiveness that I rarely hear." The trio subsequently recorded '' Heart Beats'' in December 1995. ''Newklear Music'' is a tribute to the music of saxophonist

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, whose nickname is "Newk".

Recording and music

The album was recorded at Clinton Recording Studios in New York City, on February 19, 1997."Keystone Trio Discography"
jazzdisco.org. Retrieved July 27, 2017. Barkan was the producer. ''

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'' observed that "What is immediately clear is that Newk writes ''songs'', not chord shapes."

Release

''Newklear Music'' was released by

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Reception

''The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' described the album as "piano-trio jazz of the very highest quality".

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concluded that "Although the performances at times lack character, this classy piano trio does provide a fresh perspective on Rollins' music."

Track listing

''All compositions by Sonny Rollins except as indicated.'' #"O.T.Y.O.G." – 5:28 #"Times Slimes" – 8:16 #"Wynton" – 7:47 #"Here's to the People" – 5:31 #"Airegin" – 6:47 #"Tell Me You Love Me" – 5:58 #"Silk 'n' Satin" – 6:27 #"Kids Know" – 4:30 #"Love Note for Sonny" (John Hicks) – 7:23

Personnel

– piano *

– bass *

– drums

References

{{Authority control John Hicks (jazz pianist) albums 1997 albums