“THE PEARLS” reviewed on National Public Radio...

“The Pearls” by the all acoustic improvising trio consisting of:

Ellery Eskelin - tenor saxophone
Christian Weber - contra bass
Michael Griener - drums

Reviewed by jazz critic Kevin Whitehead for the National Public Radio program
”Fresh Air” on February 17th, 2020

LISTEN to the review

1. ABC
2. Magnetic Rag (Scott Joplin)
3. La Fée Verte
4. The Pearls ( Jelly Roll Morton)
5. Rue Jardinière
6. Jive at Five (Harry Edison / Count Basie)
7. Il Gatto
8. Eccentric Rag (Russell Robinson)
9. Black Drop

Visit the INTAKT Records Website for more information.

I highly recommend the CD format, complete with photos and liner notes.

The Pearls is available from:

Bandcamp
Downtown Music Gallery
ArkivJazz, Naxos USA
Amazon
iTunes
International Distribution

The band will be touring in Europe in May 2020. See the Appearances page…