Ted Moore Trio - The Natural Order Of Things

Covering many years and reflecting a wealth of experiences, drummer Ted Moore's striking array of compositions meld into a singular, dynamicstatement on his debut trio recording. With pianist Phil Markowitz - a musical partner since meeting at the Eastman School of Music in the '70s - alongwith the extraordinary bassist, Kai Eckhardt, the trio expands ever outward from the piano trio tradition, utilizing their shared influences of music fromBrazil and Spain as well as classical music and its forms. Moore also acknowledges his musical inspirations through Waltz for Chick, for ChickCorea, and Beyond Silence, for Miles & Tony Williams. Simple Gifts is Moore's arrangement of the traditional Shaker theme that Aaron Coplandutilized in Appalachian Spring. ...a collection of thematically beguiling and rhythmically stunning performances that will excite even the most jadedlistener. - Mark Holston, Jazziz

...Markowitz's effervescent piano rides spryly over Eckhardt's fluid, undulating bass lines...propelled along by Moore's bright, crisp drumwork. �Jazzwest