| Newklear Music | ||||
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| Studio album by Keystone Trio | ||||
| Recorded | February 19, 1997 | |||
| Studio | Clinton Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Milestone | |||
| Producer | Todd Barkan | |||
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Newklear Music is an album by the Keystone Trio – pianist John Hicks, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Idris Muhammad.
The trio of pianist John Hicks, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Idris Muhammad was assembled for a recording led by saxophonist Archie Shepp in 1995.[1] That session was produced by Todd Barkan for Venus Records.[2] He commented that "It was magic! A telepathy, balance, and cohesiveness that I rarely hear."[2] The trio subsequently recorded Heart Beats in December 1995.[3] Newklear Music is a tribute to the music of saxophonist Sonny Rollins, whose nickname is "Newk".[3]
The album was recorded at Clinton Recording Studios in New York City, on February 19, 1997.[4] Barkan was the producer.[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz observed that "What is immediately clear is that Newk writes songs, not chord shapes."[3]
Newklear Music was released by Milestone Records.[4]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz described the album as "piano-trio jazz of the very highest quality".[3] AllMusic concluded that "Although the performances at times lack character, this classy piano trio does provide a fresh perspective on Rollins' music."[5]
All compositions by Sonny Rollins except as indicated.
