Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York (AUTHENTIC)

The trio leaves Italy behind and takes a sonic leap across the border to France, diving into the legendary track "Afternoon in Paris" .

: 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

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.

Listening to this album is like eavesdropping on a conversation between two masters. It is the sound of an artist knowing his time is short, packing all the travel, respect, and beauty he has experienced into 57 minutes of pure, unforgettable music. The trio leaves Italy behind and takes a

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.

: The record locks into a hard-driving groove, most notably on Milt Jackson's iconic "Bag's Groove" . Nash’s brushwork on the drums becomes a masterpiece of restraint and drive. New York is presented not as a place of chaos, but as a place where the sophisticated lessons learned in Milano and Paris are set on fire. 🎹 The Epilogue: A Final Bow 🌆 Act I: Milano – The Architects of

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.