Herbie Nichols Trio (Blue Note Tone Poet Series)

Release Date: October 6, 2023

Herbie Nichols Trio from 1956 captures the pianist's distinctive compositional voice through angular melodies and sophisticated harmonic structures that set him apart from his bebop contemporaries. Nichols writes intricate, off-kilter themes that sound both playful and cerebral, supported by Max Roach's precise drumming and Al McKibbon's steady bass work.

Mood: cerebral, late night, contemplative