: Provides playful, lyrical piano work that anchors the trio's melodic explorations.
When listening to the FLAC files on a high-quality pair of headphones or a dedicated stereo system, the spatial imaging of The Art of Three becomes apparent. The soundstage places Barron's grand piano across the left-and-center channels, Ron Carter’s bass firmly rooted in the middle, and Billy Cobham’s drum kit spread organically across the right stereo field. Billy Cobham - The Art of Three -2001- -EAC-FLAC-
Focuses on gentle lyricism rather than a brooding atmosphere. Kenny Barron : Provides playful, lyrical piano work that anchors
The version of Billy Cobham’s The Art of Three (2001) is an archival-quality digital copy of a unique trio jazz recording. It represents: Focuses on gentle lyricism rather than a brooding atmosphere
The spotlight is perfectly balanced; it is a true democratic meeting of an all-star trio where no single player dominates. Track-by-Track Breakdown
Tracks like their rendition of standard blues or post-bop classics reveal the true chemistry of the group. Cobham, who could easily overpower a room, shows incredible restraint, proving that his rhythmic vocabulary is just as deep when whispering with brushes as it is when thundering through a stadium rock arena.