: Hanna bridges the gap between European classical structure and American swing.
The trio leaves Italy behind and takes a sonic leap across the border to France, diving into the legendary track "Afternoon in Paris" .
What makes this story profoundly deep is the real-world weight resting behind the notes. Roland Hanna was an actual knight (knighted by the President of Liberia for his humanitarian work), and he played with a "noble" touch. Recorded on April 1, 2002, this session became one of his very last before he passed away in November of that same year.
: On tracks like "Django" , Hanna reflects on Lewis's ability to turn a somber, funeral-like march into a brightly swinging celebration of life. It is a deliberate nod to the dignity Lewis brought to the genre. 🗼 Act II: Paris – The Romance of the Third Stream
: Hanna bridges the gap between European classical structure and American swing.
The trio leaves Italy behind and takes a sonic leap across the border to France, diving into the legendary track "Afternoon in Paris" . Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York
What makes this story profoundly deep is the real-world weight resting behind the notes. Roland Hanna was an actual knight (knighted by the President of Liberia for his humanitarian work), and he played with a "noble" touch. Recorded on April 1, 2002, this session became one of his very last before he passed away in November of that same year. : Hanna bridges the gap between European classical
: On tracks like "Django" , Hanna reflects on Lewis's ability to turn a somber, funeral-like march into a brightly swinging celebration of life. It is a deliberate nod to the dignity Lewis brought to the genre. 🗼 Act II: Paris – The Romance of the Third Stream Roland Hanna was an actual knight (knighted by
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