RETURN (The Turning Point）, by Williams/Tappan/Kohler

RETURN (The Turning Point）

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1.	Falling Grace 01:31	info	buy track
2.	Ambleside Days 03:18	info	buy track
3.	Adios Alice Mary 04:28	info	buy track
4.	The Peacocks (A Timeless Place) 04:40	info	buy track
5.	Don’t Just Sing 05:01	info	buy track
6.	Minuano 05:39	info	buy track
7.	Lawns 06:32	info	buy track
8.	Sun Ra Slept Here 07:23	info	buy track
9.	Lady in the Lake 06:22	info	buy track
10.	Aubade 04:17	info	buy track
11.	Who Knows Where the Time Goes 05:27	info	buy track

about

We have developed our sound together for over 25 years. Recording new material gives us a chance to focus intently on nuance and building an arc of sonic coloration, in a way, like choreographing a long piece. We strive to be a “chamber trio” with the ability to stretch all boundaries, finding inspiration in diverse sources from Pat Metheny to Bill Evans to Sun Ra. We are always looking for ways to create a unique blend of voices.
JazzScene (Portland) wrote about their first album, “What We Had in Mind” (1995), “This is a very engaging trio and the group’s first CD should silence the skeptics who think that the only good jazz in America is born in urban settings”.
Rick Newby, Drumlummon Institute (Helena MT) writes in 2022:
“The same qualities that distinguished their earlier recordings hold true for Return (The Turning Point), but with a marvelous increase in power, subtlety, and grace. I’ve had the chance to listen to the eleven cuts on the album, and this disc is truly the ﬁnest documentation of the trio’s work to date.”

Made possible with support from Montana Arts Council

~ Ann Tappan

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There comes a time when all one can really do is feel gratitude. The great collaboration of listeners, players and presenters of live music are the keepers of a rich and shimmering tradition. We thank everyone who has taken the time to learn the music, to pass the music along, to create venues large and small for music and to believe in its power to connect us.

~ MJ Williams

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01. Falling Grace
Steve Swallow, Wonderbuns Inc (BMI).
Lyrics: Stanley Cornfield

02. Ambleside Days
John Taylor, (ASCAP). Lyrics: MJ Williams

03. Adios Alice Mary
MJ Williams, 1Magpie Publishing (BMI)

04. The Peacocks (A Timeless Place)
Jimmy Rowles, Kudu Music Company (ASCAP).
Lyrics: Norma Winstone

05. Don’t Just Sing
John Surman. Lyrics: Karin Krog

06. Minuano
Pat Metheny, Pat Meth Music (BMI),
Lyle Mays, Lyle Mays Music (BMI). Lyrics: MJ Williams

07. Lawns
Carla Bley, Alrac Music (BMI). Lyrics: Kurt Elling

08. Sun Ra Slept Here
MJ Williams, 1Magpie Publishing (BMI)

09. Lady in the Lake
Peter Erskine, Ersko Music (BMI). Lyrics: Christopher M Lee

10. Aubade
Christopher M Lee, Illiamna Music (BMI). Lyrics: Paula Sergi

11. Who Knows Where the Time Goes
Sandy Denny, Irving Music (BMI)

credits

released May 20, 2022

MJ Williams – vocals, trombone
Ann Tappan – piano
Rob Kohler – bass
Adam Greenberg – drums (8)

Recorded by Gil Stober, Peak Recording
Mixed by Ann Tappan, MJ Williams, Gil Stober
Mastered by Stevin McNamera
Artwork by Sandra Dal Poggetto
Design by Yae Inoue

www.anntappan.com
mj-williams-music.com
www.robkohlermusic.com

Made possible with support from Montana Arts Council

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"RETURN - The Turning Point" by Montana jazz unit Williams/Tappan/Kohler.
MJ Williams - voice and trombone
Ann Tappan - piano
Rob Kohler - bass

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