Jeb Bishop Trio – Bishop / Kessler / Mulvenna

Musicians

Jeb Bishop Trio:

Jeb Bishop trombone

Kent Kessler bass

Tim Mulvenna drums

Cover and Artwork

Cover lettering by: Jeb Bishop
More design & typography: Louise Molnar

Songs

1. Nomads (8:47)
2. Anticipation of an Embrace (8:25)
3. Cryptic Remark (7:27)
4. Pyramid (12:09)
5. Duress Duress (7:46)
6. When I Was (15:53)
7. Big Stubby (9:01)
total time: 69:28

All compositions by Jeb Bishop (BMI) except “Anticipation of an Embrace” by Lisle Ellis (Echoic Base Publishing [SOCAN])

Recording Info

Recorded at Airwave, Chicago, IL, November 29, 1997

Produced by: Jeb Bishop
Executive Producer: Bruno Johnson
Engineered by: John McCortney

Although Bishops unit has been heard for some time as the pulsing heart of Chicagos Vandermark 5, Jeb Bishop Trio marks the trombonists album debut as a leader. Eschewing avant garde trickery, Bishop applies his robust tone to the business of no nonsense jazz improvisation. Strong melodies supply the impetus, but the group takes its time, delving and probing, working through the options. Kent Kessler on bass and drummer Tim Mulvenna respond appreciatively to Bishops striking and authoritative voice, stretching out for an excursion that effectively tests the formats potential, with neither frills nor fuss.

– The Wire, Summer 1999