Editor Reviews:

Description:
Captured at the New York jazz club Smoke, the Peter Bernstein Trio featuring Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart clearly demonstrates why the group is considered one of today's premier guitar/organ combos. An important figure on the international jazz scene since 1989, Peter Bernstein has played on over 60 recordings and has made numerous festival, concert and club appearances with musicians of all generations. Live at Smoke, his first release on Mel Bay Records, is his sixth recording as a leader.

Tracks:
1. Dragonfly (Peter Bernstein)
2. Jive Coffee (Peter Bernstein)
3. Spring is Here (Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart)
4. Puttin' on the Ritz (Irving Berlin)
5. Bobblehead (Peter Bernstein)
6. I Should Care (Cahn/Stordahl/Weston)
7. The Acrobat (Larry Goldings)
8. Night Mist Blues (Ahmad Jamal)

Rating : - Excellent
My favorite current working group. This is often called the Larry Goldings Trio, and could just as well be called The Bill Stewart Trio. Each player is outstanding and has a uniquely identifiable voice on his instrument. These guys often remind me of Wes Montgomery's or Bill Evans' Trios, or Jack McDuff's/Jimmy Smith's groups. The tunes and arrangements are superb, the audio is fine. I don't believe there's any lack of bass in the organ. The stage and lighting at Smoke are very plain, so don't expect fancy visuals. Just be thankful there are still some places like this club where such master jazz musicians can play. If you like any of the classic organ-guitar jazz groups I think you'll love this DVD.