Greg Ward Trio At Pro Musica, May 2017 – Chicago, Illinois

Chicago has a vibrant, unique, and modern jazz culture that is masterfully represented here by alto saxophonist Greg Ward’s trio. Constantly pushing the boundaries of convention, the trio explores standard tunes (April In Parisfor example), setting up a contrast between the conventional and the avant, yet never wandering too far afield. The result is original and refreshing. Further, the performances were captured on the highest quality equipment including a Studer/Revox 8-track custom tape recorder; a Neve RNR1 ribbon microphone on alto saxophone; a custom, tube, stereo microphone on piano; and a B&K instrument mic on bass. The result is stunning, natural sound, enhancing the impact of this unusual and beguiling performance.

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Greg Ward Trio, At Pro Musica, May 2017 – Chicago, Illinois

Chicago has a vibrant, unique, and modern jazz culture that is masterfully represented here by alto saxophonist Greg Ward’s trio. Constantly pushing the boundaries of convention, the trio explores standard tunes (April In Paris for example), setting up a contrast between the conventional and the avant, yet never wandering too far afield. The result is original and refreshing — pushing the envelope of traditional interpretation. Tthe performances were captured on the highest quality equipment including a Studer/Revox 8-track custom tape recorder; a Neve RNR1 ribbon microphone on alto saxophone; a custom, tube, stereo microphone on piano; and a B&K instrument mic on bass (the bass solo as the final number on the tape is not only superb playing but stunning sound). The result is stunning, natural sound, enhancing the impact of this unusual and beguiling performance. If you’re willing to listen a bit outside the traditional, this is for you.