King Crimson Songbook, Vol. 1

• Artist: The Crimson Jazz Trio
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• Release Date: November 15, 2005
• Genre: Rock

Review

A jazz piano-bass-drums trio performing the songs of the rock group King Crimson? That's what the Crimson Jazz Trio accomplished on this intriguing CD, King Crimson Songbook, Vol. 1, the first of several. By re-harmonizing the music a bit, adding vamps, and digging into the grooves, the Crimson Jazz Trio transforms the pieces from rock anthems into viable devices for jazz improvisations. Electric bassist Tim Landers has nearly as much solo space as pianist Jody Nardone; the trio (which also includes drummer Ian Wallace) works together very closely and they not only create new versions of unexpected material, but show that they have developed their own group sound. Recommended, particularly to listeners who are familiar with King Crimson's recordings. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
21st Century Schizoid Man	Greg Lake, Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfield	The Crimson Jazz Trio	(6:53)
Three of a Perfect Pair	Adrian Belew, Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin	The Crimson Jazz Trio	(6:11)
Cat Food	Robert Fripp, Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfield	The Crimson Jazz Trio	(6:19)
Starless	Bill Bruford, John Wetton, David Cross, Robert Fripp, Richard Palmer-James	The Crimson Jazz Trio	(10:40)
Ladies of the Road	Robert Fripp, Peter Sinfield	The Crimson Jazz Trio	(6:44)
I Talk to the Wind	Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfield	The Crimson Jazz Trio	(9:56)
Red	Robert Fripp	The Crimson Jazz Trio	(5:59)
Matte Kudasai	Adrian Belew, Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin	The Crimson Jazz Trio	(9:07)

Credits

Tim Landers (Group Member), Robert Fripp (Liner Notes), Tim Landers (Engineer), Caroline LaVelle (Photography), Tim Landers (Liner Notes), Tim Landers (Fretless Bass)