5020883990026

The Greater Good

Robert Mitchell 3iO

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Format: CD

Cat No: JSLCD002

Release Date:  18 December 2008

Label:  33 Jazz

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5020883990026

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    Robert Mitchell 3io has its roots in its leader's long-running band, Panacea. Drummer Richard Spaven and bassist Tom Mason are the rhythm section of Panacea and together with Robert, have quietly been developing a real signature in the traditional jazz piano trio format. Over the years the trio has honed its mix of influences (song, odd metre, freeform jazz, broken beat, hip-hop, folk) with older and more modern jazz/electronica/rock. 'The Greater Good' features arrangements of tunes by Massive Attack (Teardrop), and the famously sampled Galt MacDermot (composer of Hair), along with five Mitchell originals, a tune each by Tom and Richard, and Wayne Shorter's "Dance Cadaverous".

    Robert Mitchell was a graduate of Tomorrow's Warriors and Gary Crosby's Nu Troop, and has forged a formidable reputation as a gifted pianist and composer. As part of the prestigious F-ire Collective, Robert won the Jazz on 3 Innovation Award at the 2004 BBC Jazz Awards. He's played/recorded with names such as Norma Winstone, Steve Coleman, Courtney Pine and Steve Williamson, in addition to leading the six-piece Panacea. Panacea has released two albums on Dune records and F-IRE in 2005 and he has recorded a solo album and a duo with Cuban violinist Omar Puente.

    Personnel: Robert Mitchell (piano), Tom Mason (bass), Richard Spaven (drums)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Cumulus
      • 2. A Map Of The Sky
      • 3. Dance Cadaverous
      • 4. Quantum
      • 5. Space
      • 6. Ochre
      • 7. Crystal Eyes
      • 8. Teardrop
      • 9. The Blessing
      • 10. Greater Good