Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York 〈2K〉

: Steam rising from subway grates, neon lights blurring in the rain, and the relentless, driving energy of the city.

: The trio abandons the polite European structures and gives in to raw, unadulterated American swing.

Rather than a simple biography, this tribute is an atmospheric journey through the cities that shaped the sound of modern jazz. 🌆 Act I: Milano – The Architects of Mood Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York

Finally, the journey crosses the Atlantic to the gritty, electric streets of Manhattan, captured in tracks like "Skating in Central Park" and "New York 19" .

The by the Sir Roland Hanna Trio is a masterpiece of storytelling through jazz. Recorded just months before the legendary pianist's passing, it serves as a deeply moving final act and a love letter to his contemporary, John Lewis. : Steam rising from subway grates, neon lights

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.

The story begins with quiet sophistication in Italy. Roland Hanna on piano, George Mraz on double bass, and Lewis Nash on drums gather to paint a portrait of John Lewis—the mastermind behind the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). : Mist hanging over stone plazas. 🌆 Act I: Milano – The Architects of

: Sidewalk cafes, rain on cobblestones, and intellectual conversations late into the night.