Tom Van Der Geld - Path 
Recorded in 1979 - ECM (out of print)

Tom Van Der Geld - vibraphone
Bill Connors - guitars
Roger Jannotta - flute, soprano saxophone, oboe

Tom Van Der Geld - Eevee

Tom Van Der Geld - Joujou

Green Dolphin Street - Motivic Development Dynamics

One rarely gets to hear trio dates led by vibraphonists that don't feature piano, reeds, or brass, but Joe Locke has the confidence and the chops to succeed. With veteran bassist Ron McClure and drummer Adam Nussbaum providing strong support, Locke chooses four standards which have been recorded countless times by jazz artists, and the trio gives each of them a fresh sound. The stunning "You Don't Know What Love Is" is surprisingly relaxed for a first take, making it seem like this was a seasoned working group. Locke's dreamy solo introduction sets up his lush arrangement of "I Loves You, Porgy," while Nussbaum's rhythmic support and opening solo add to the mystery of "Nature Boy," and "My Favorite Things" is slowly savored like a fine cognac by the trio. Three pieces written by jazz pianists are included: Bill Evans' popular but tricky waltz "Very Early" is given a very easygoing tempo compared to the runaway pace its composer often favored; although Richie Beirach's haunting ballad "Leaving" and McCoy Tyner's brisk early post-bop composition "Effendi" aren't as well known, the trio's stimulating renditions should inspire others to explore these hidden gems. This is one of Joe Locke's best releases from the 1990s. ~ Ken Dryden Recorded in October 1994. Personnel: Joe Locke (vibraphone); Adam Nussbaum (drums). Recording information: 10/1994. Photographer: Nils Winther. Joe Locke Trio: Joe Locke (vibraphone); Ron McClure (bass); Adam Nussbaum (drums). JazzTimes (3/96, p.94) - "...satisfying all around....he makes admirable use of the space afforded him by the trio format, apparently relishing the test of putting across his conception without the benefit of a pianist's harmonic support--and contention....The result is another small gem..."


You Don't Know What Love Is - Joe Locke Trio

It Could Happen To You - By Joe Locke & Ed Saindon

Improv Class - FNGs on "I Love You" & "Rhythm Changes"

Joe Locke & The New York Quartet - Sailing - 2013
Joe Locke: Vibes
Billy Childs: Piano
Cameron Brown: Bass
Idris Muhammad: Drums

Joe Locke - Stolen Moments (Sailing)

Saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi's improvised solo on his original composition based on the changes to the standard "Stella by Starlight"
This is a live recording form one of his weekly gigs at The Lilypad, in Cambridge, MA. Recorded on April 18, 2016. Go to http://allthingsimprovisation.blogspot.com for the solo transcription and analysis.

At Lilypad - 4/18/2016 (B.Gertz/L.Gray/L.Grenadier)

Stella By Starlight (Creature Feature)

This is the great saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi, improvising on his original tune "Bafandine", based on the changes to the standard "I Hear a Rhapsody". Recorded live at the Lilypad, Cambridge, MA, on September 7, 2015. Rhythm section is Matt Stavrakas on bass & Luther Grey on drums.

At Lilypad - 9/7/2015 (M.Stavrakas/L.Gray)

I Hear A Rhapsody (Bafandine)

This is an improvised solo by the great saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi on his composition "Between Worlds", which is based on the chord changes to the standard "How High The Moon". It was captured on one of Bergonzi's weekly sessions at The Lilypad, in Cambridge, MA, on June 27, 2016. Masterful lines, phrasing, rhythm & time feel by JB. Rhythm section is Greg Loughman on bass and Luther Gray on drums. Enjoy. Gustavo

How High The Moon (Between Worlds)

All Things Vibraphone