Lovano, Joe

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Homage Used Import - ECM 2845 2025 original German import still in shrink. Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey in Nov. 2023. "Tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and Polish pianist Marcin Wasilewski reunite for their second collaboration, 2025's harmonically unfettered, free-leaning Homage. The album, which follows their 2022 duet Arctic Riff, builds nicely upon their intuitive sense of group interplay, moving between deftly composed works and wholly improvised ones. Joining them once again is Wasilewski's trio featuring bassist Slawomir Kurkiewicz and drummer Michal Miskiewicz. This is the same group that earned acclaim for their work with the late trumpeter Tomasz Stanko and who bring an equally empathetic approach to playing with Lovano. Cuts like the opening "Love in the Garden" and "Golden Horn" have a tender, sun-dappled quality that conjures a striking blend of John Coltrane and Duke Ellington's later career small group work. Equally evocative is "This Side - Catville" which evokes the swinging, off-kilter free bop of the Ornette Coleman quartet. Yet more esoteric are Lovano's two solo performances: the moody saxophone piece "Giving Thanks" and his textured percussion work on "Projection." While those solo tracks certainly pull the listener deeper into Lovano's dreamy, stream-of-consciousness lyricism, the album is most compelling when the players combine their voices. This is underscored on the title track, a free improvisation that finds Lovano spiraling melodic ideas off Wasilewski as the trio responds in kind. With Homage, Lovano and Wasilewski remain adventurous, kindred spirits." All Music Guide – Matt Collar more
	Quartets: Live At The Village Vanguard Volume 1 New - Vinyl - B0021962-01 Factory Sealed 2014 2LP Original (First Time On Vinyl). Recorded In 1996. more
	Quartets: Live At The Village Vanguard Volume 2 New - Vinyl - B0023669-01 Factory Sealed 2014 2LP Original (First Time On Vinyl). Recorded In 1996. Promo Score Through Bar Code On Back Cover. more
	Tones, Shapes & Colors Used - Vinyl - SN 1132 1986 Italian Original. Joe Lovano Is Hot Right Now, But He Was Also Playing Brilliantly In 1986 When This Live LP Was Recorded. Very Hard To Find! Looks Unplayed. more
	Tones, Shapes & Colors Used - Vinyl - SN 11321 1986 Laminated Cover Original. LP Appears New, Unplayed. Joe Lovano Is Hot Right Now, But He Was Also Playing Brilliantly In 1986 When This Live LP Was Recorded. Very Hard To Find! "Joe Lovano's Recorded Debut As A Leader Features The Tenor In A Quartet With Pianist Ken Werner, Bassist Dennis Irwin And Drummer Mel Lewis. Together, They Perform Three Originals Apiece By The Leader And Werner. None Of The Tunes Are Simple Or Based On The Chords Of Standards, But Although They Did Not Catch On, The Interplay By The Musicians, The Excellent Pacing Of Tempos And Moods, And The Consistently Satisfying Solos Make This A Set Worth Searching For." Scott Yanow, AMG. more
	Trio Fascination - Edition One Audiophile - New - 602445262205 Sealed 2024 2LP 180gm audiophile remastered reissue, part of Blue Note's Tone Poet series. Cut from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio. "Whether embracing Gunther Schuller's arrangements or paying tribute to Frank Sinatra, Joe Lovano was as consistent as he was unpredictable in the 1990s. Most of his Blue Note output was excellent, and Trio Fascination, Edition One is no exception. This impressive inside/outside date finds Lovano forming a pianoless trio with bassist Dave Holland and drummer Elvin Jones, and the three are very much in sync on originals that range from the dusky "Sanctuary Park" and the haunting "Studio Rivbea" to the very angular "New York Fascination" and the difficult "Cymbalism." Meanwhile, "Impressionistic" is an eerie number with Middle Eastern overtones. The only song on the CD that isn't an original is a very personal interpretation of the standard "(I Don't Stand A) Ghost of a Chance." Heard on tenor, alto and soprano, the saxophonist never fails to command our attention on this consistently heartfelt and captivating release." AMG - Alex Henderson. more
	Village Rhythm New - Vinyl - 121 182 Sealed 1989 Vinyl Rarity Featuring Paul Motain, Tom Harrell, Kenny Werner And Marc Johnson. One Of His First LPs As Leader. more