Conceptualizing the Jazz Piano Trio: Interviews and Analysis with Nine Jazz Legends

by Ben Dockery

This collection of interviews with nine of the world's greatest living musicians shines light on the jazz piano trio, one of the genre's most enduring formats. Interviewed musicians include Jeff Hamilton, Richard Davis, Joanne Brackeen, Jeff Ballard, Fred Hersch, Chuck Israels, Peter Erskine, Eric Reed, and Rufus Reid. There is also a lengthy analysis section comparing the diverse responses given by these intriguing individuals.

Genres: Jazz

322 pages, Paperback

First published May 29, 2013

Reviews

[Jiang Yang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insight, and info from mind of veteran jazz cats.
i recommend every aspiring jazz pianists to read it