Russell Malone • Triple Play

 

Review by Ken Dryden
Russell Malone's Triple Play is a notable session because it mixes his infectious originals with a number of decades-old songs that have unjustly been overlooked. Superbly accompanied by bassist David Wong and drummer Montez Coleman, Malone kicks off with his breezy bossa nova "Honeybone," which blends in a funky flavor and a bit of the blues. Malone's easygoing ballad "Pecan Pie" is an engaging melody worthy of a tasty lyric, while he showcases Coleman in his funky "Sweet Georgia Peach." The guitarist uncovered several gems by earlier jazz artists, including the late John Hicks' hip bop vehicle "Mind Wine" and Oliver Nelson's early-'60s intricate "Butch and Butch," both of which the trio interprets with flair. Malone's excursions into forgotten standards include an intimate setting of Cole Porter's "Do I Love You" and a moving solo interpretation of Alex North's hit "Unchained Melody" (the latter which has been recorded many times but infrequently by jazz artists). All in All, Triple Play is an impressive outing by Russell Malone.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/triple-play-mw0002044854

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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Triple Play de Russell Malone es una sesión notable porque mezcla sus contagiosos originales con una serie de canciones de hace décadas que han sido injustamente pasadas por alto. Magníficamente acompañado por el bajista David Wong y el baterista Montez Coleman, Malone comienza con su bossa nova "Honeybone", que mezcla un sabor funky y un poco de blues. La balada desenfadada de Malone "Pecan Pie" es una atractiva melodía digna de una sabrosa letra, mientras que exhibe a Coleman en su funky "Sweet Georgia Peach". El guitarrista descubrió varias joyas de artistas de jazz anteriores, como el hip bop "Mind Wine" del difunto John Hicks y el intrincado "Butch and Butch" de Oliver Nelson de principios de los 60, que el trío interpreta con maestría. Las incursiones de Malone en estándares olvidados incluyen una íntima configuración de "Do I Love You" de Cole Porter y una conmovedora interpretación en solitario del éxito de Alex North "Unchained Melody" (esta última ha sido grabada muchas veces pero rara vez por artistas de jazz). En resumen, Triple Play es un impresionante trabajo de Russell Malone.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/triple-play-mw0002044854

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Tracks:
01 - Honeybone
02 - Butch and Butch
03 - Pecan Pie
04 - Sweet Georgia Peach
05 - Do I Love You
06 - Pocketwatch
07 - Witching Hour
08 - Tail Feathers
09 - Kind Of Girl She Is
10 - Mind Wine
11 - Unchained Melody


Credits:
Montez Coleman (Drums);
Russell Malone (Guitar);
David Wong (Bass).

Label:    MaxJazz – MXJ 607
Series:    MAXJAZZ String Series
Country:    US
Released:    2010
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Post Bop, Contemporary Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/2663102-Russell-Malone-Triple-Play

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