John Bishop - Scenes - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Carrying on a wide & varied career over several decades, it's from membership in several long-lived trios where, it could be argued, Seattle drummer John Bishop found his ultimate musical voice. With NY pianist Hal Galper's acclaimed trio over the last 15 years, the band Scenes with guitarist John Stowell for another 20, or the piano trio New Stories which started in the mid-80s, each provided a committed vision and a focus on the collective voice. With that, it's no surprise that Bishop would deliver another trio as the first album under his own name in 15 years. First meeting pianist Bram Weijters and bassist Piet Verbist in Antwerp in 2010 through trumpeter Chad McCullough, that quartet went on to do yearly tours, performing 100+ concerts, and releasing 3 albums over it's 8 years.

This is a live recording of the all-star Seattle quartet at their regular Tuesday night gig of 8 years. Features saxophonists Rick Mandyck and Hans Teuber, bassist Jeff Johnson, drummer John Bishop and a guest shot by saxophonist Richard Cole. 5/4 Magazine said InchThe participants are never afraid to try out new ideas, and the result is a rare glimpse into the creative process at it's best.Inch Originally released in 1997.

First performing together in the early '90's, John Bishop's trio spent 8 years at a Seattle club where they developed their thoroughly melodic and fluid group aesthetic. 2005.