: On tracks like "Django" , Hanna reflects on Lewis's ability to turn a somber, funeral-like march into a brightly swinging celebration of life. It is a deliberate nod to the dignity Lewis brought to the genre. 🗼 Act II: Paris – The Romance of the Third Stream
: Hanna bridges the gap between European classical structure and American swing. Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York
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 : On tracks like "Django" , Hanna reflects
: The trio abandons the polite European structures and gives in to raw, unadulterated American swing. Rather than a simple biography, this tribute is
: Hanna's fingers dance lightly over the keys with an effortless, polite charm, while Mraz's bass walks with a steady, reassuring pulse. It captures the post-WWII era when American jazz musicians found artistic sanctuary and profound respect in Europe. 🗽 Act III: New York – The Pulse of the Pavement
: Steam rising from subway grates, neon lights blurring in the rain, and the relentless, driving energy of the city.