Trio – Russ Freeman / Richard Twardzik* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

“Trio” unites two fiercely individual pianists—Russ Freeman, with his cool West Coast fluidity, and Richard Twardzik, an iconoclast whose brief career left a lasting impact on modern jazz. Recorded in a period when jazz was actively redefining itself, this session is a candid, intimate document of creative exchange. Twardzik’s angular phrasing and harmonic daring plays off Freeman’s lyrical discipline, inviting listeners into a dialogue that is both cerebral and emotionally charged.

The album stands as a document of possibility—what happens when tradition meets restless innovation. Freeman anchors the trio with a sense of narrative clarity, while Twardzik, who tragically died young, brings a restless, searching quality that is both haunting and invigorating. The interplay with the rhythm section is crisp and alert, allowing every nuance to shine. For collectors and jazz explorers, “Trio” is not merely a meeting of talents but a window into a turning point in the genre’s history. It’s a record that rewards repeated listening, revealing new layers of invention each time. For anyone interested in jazz’s evolutionary journey, this album is a vital, resonant chapter.

Track List:
A1 – A Crutch For The Crab – 2:46
A2 – Yellow Tango – 3:05
A3 – Bess You Is My Woman – 2:48
A4 – Just One Of Those Things – 2:36
A5 – Albuquerque Social Swim – 2:42
A6 – I’ll Remember April – 4:04
A7 – Round Midnight – 2:50
B1 – You Stepped Out Of A Dream – 2:56
B2 – Don’t Worry About Me – 2:59
B3 – Bock’s Tops – 2:18
B4 – Yesterday’s Gardenias – 2:56
B5 – At Last – 3:41
B6 – Backfield In Motion – 3:06