Just Released on Cadence Jazz Records

(reissue) This is Jon Hazilla’s second leadership date and, like his first (CJR 1035), it’s an understated trio recording that packs a punch both in the choice of material and in the absolute focus of artistic brilliance. A standard but uncommonly good Bop trio outing. As for the leader (and believe us he is the leader), the Hazilla quality is all evident. Special note should be made of his brush work.

Petter Frost Fadnes (alto saxophone) Rus Pearson (double bass) Paul Hession (drums, percussion) Fadnes, Pearson, and Hession: not household names but, based on this release, definitely worthy of being so. All three come out of the Leeds music scene in England. This recording is the result of many many hours of rehearsals and gigs. Free music that works off compositions and develops in natural, organic power trips. Clearly this is a trio familiar and trusting of its colleagues. There is a solid soul to this music, wonderful development, and clear respect for the listener. Frankie - 4 Trio III - 5 Judges - 4 Trio II - Every Time it Rains, I’ll Think About You  - 4 Trio IV - London