We Are Here
Origin, 2026
8/10
The pianist Bob Nell and bassist Michael Bisio are joined by Adam Greenberg and Austin Belluscio’s drums for these 12 timeless and exciting jazz tracks.
“Injury Or Malpractice?” opens with Bell’s frisky keys and Bisio’s lively bass adding much to the rhythmic climate, and “Trance-Lamentique” follows with a calmer mood, where Greenberg’s gentle drums suits the emotive delivery.
Getting into the middle, the animated “The Aerial Lariat” blends the colorful rhythm section with meticulous keys, while “I Had A Few Things In Mind” offers intimacy and grace via the warm piano and gentle bass lines.
Moving close to the end, “Lucy’s Waltz” enlists Belluscio’s skilled drums amid the soft keys and cozy bass, and “Shelter In Place” exits with strong attention to mood and poeticism thanks to the cautious interaction between the trio.
Nell and Bisio go way back, and their several decade friendship adds to the chemistry of these trio setting pieces that explore all sorts of memorable jazz avenues.
Travels well with: Jun Iida- Bellflower; Michael Dease Big Band- Return Trajectory