STEVE KUHN | ALDO ROMANO | STEVE SWALLOW — Childhood Is Forever (1971-1998) RM | FLAC (tracks), lossless

This date is a fine example of Steve Kuhn's concept of trio jazz. It was recorded in Paris, 1969. The programme is very well put together with exciting and varying interpretations of standards, with a cooking rendition of Steve Swallow's "Eiderdown" as a closing show-stopper. The trio is in exceptional good mood and delivers thoroughly inspired performances on every track. There is a latin tinge to most of the arrangements, but it is only truly explicit in the bossa/latin tunes. It keeps the vibe fresh and bouncy. The album also has a few excentric excurions into free/avantgarde but they act more as beacons of distant shores than points of focus – a sort of spice. Steve Swallow's bass work is nothing short of stellar through the whole album. As is drummer Aldo Romano's. This is arguably one of the better incarnations of the Steve Kuhn Trio and worthy of wider discovery.
It is a pity, though, that both the recording, the vinyl pressings and cd reissue are marred with serious sound quality issues. But, on the other hand, it sort of increases the feeling of having found a hidden, unpoilshed gem - which this album truly is. Tobias Berving
Tracklist :
1    The Night Has A Thousand Eyes 6:01
Written-By – J. Brainin
2    Spring Can Really Hang You The Most 6:48
Written-By – Wolf
3    Baubles, Bangles And Beads 5:03
Written-By – Forest, Wright
4    The Meaning Of The Blues 3:41
Written-By – B. Troup
5    All That's Left 5:48
Written-By – A.C. Jobim
6    I Waited For You 5:07
Written-By – W. Fuller
7    Eiderdown 4:25
Written-By – S. Swallow
Credits :
Bass – Steve Swallow
Drums – Aldo Romano
Piano – Steve Kuhn

STEVE KUHN | MIROSLAV VITOUS | ALDO ROMANO — Oceans in the Sky (1990-2003) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This fairly obscure Owl CD matches together pianist Steve Kuhn, bassist Miroslav Vitous, and drummer Aldo Romano for post-bop renditions of three group originals and a variety of standards, including "The Island," "In Your Own Sweet Way," and "The Music That Makes Me Dance." The interplay between the three advanced musicians and their ability to play both inside and outside at the same time are the main reasons to acquire this set. Scott Yanow

Tracklist :
1    The Island    7:55
 Ivan Lins / Vitor Martins
2    Lotus Blossom    5:04
 Sam Coslow / Arthur Johnston
3    La Plus Que Lente / Passion Flower    6:38
 Claude Debussy / Billy Strayhorn
4    Do    4:31
 Aldo Romano
5    Oceans In The Sky    6:10
 Steve Kuhn
6    Theme For Ernie    5:27
 Fred Lacey
7    Angela    4:47
 Antônio Carlos Jobim
8    In Your Own Sweet Way    7:31
 Dave Brubeck
9    Ulla    4:48
 Steve Kuhn
10    The Music That Makes Me Dance    2:42
 Jule Styne
Credits :
Bass – Miroslav Vitous
Drums – Aldo Romano
Piano – Steve Kuhn

PHILIP CATHERINE – Transparence (1986) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Transparence    7:30
 Philip Catherine
2    Dance For Victor    4:19
 Philip Catherine
3    Nem Um Talvez 4:04
Written-By – Hermeto Pascoal
4    L'éternel Désir    7:54
 Philip Catherine
5    Father Christmas    5:00
 Philip Catherine
6    René Thomas    6:25
 Philip Catherine
7    Galerie St. Hubert    5:48
 Philip Catherine
8    Ozone    3:32
 Philip Catherine
9    Goodbye 6:51
Written-By – Gordon Jenkins
10    April Blue    4:33
 Philip Catherine
Credits
Acoustic Bass – Hein Van de Geyn
Drums – Aldo Romano
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Piano [Acoustic] – Diederik Wissels
Synthesizer – Michel Herr

PHILIP CATHERINE | HEIN VAN DE GEYN | ALDO ROMANO — September Sky (1988) Two Version | WV (image+.cue), lossless + FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    September Sky 4:23
Written-By – Philip Catherine
2    Body And Soul 7:12
Written-By – Green
3    Randy Moon 5:10
Written-By – Hein Van de Geyn
4    Girl Talk 8:21
Written-By – Neal Hefti
5    Stella By Starlight 6:48
Written-By – Victor Young
6    Adriano 6:47
Written-By – Philip Catherine
7    My Serenade 5:42
Written-By – Django Reinhardt
8    Changement D'Avis 5:23
Written-By – Philip Catherine
9    My Foolish Heart 6:53
Written-By – Washington, Young
10    All Blues 7:49
Written-By – Miles Davis
Credits
Bass – Hein Van de Geyn
Drums – Aldo Romano
Ensemble – Philip Catherine Trio
Guitar – Philip Catherine

BEX | CATHERINE | ROMANO — La Belle Vie (2019) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Elsa M.    5:51
 Aldo Romano
2    La Belle Vie Pour Maurice    5:56
 Emmanuel Bex
3    Tropisme    4:43
 Emmanuel Bex
4    Dans La Forêt    8:44
 Emmanuel Bex
5    Il Paciere    4:12
 Aldo Romano
6    Letter For My Brother    9:57
 Philip Catherine
7    December    10:36
 Philip Catherine
8    Twice A Week    4:05
 Philip Catherine
9    Tompkins Square    4:47
Aldo Romano
Credits :
Drums – Aldo Romano
Guitar – Philip Catherine
Organ – Emmanuel Bex

MICHEL PETRUCCIANI - Michel Petrucciani (1981-2001) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Michel Petrucciani's second recording (following the obscure Flash, put out by the French Bingow label the previous year) finds the pianist at age 18 already a powerful force. Assisted by bassist J.F. Jenny Clark and drummer Aldo Romano, Petrucciani is more heavily influenced here by Bill Evans than he would be later. The trio performs two originals apiece by the pianist and drummer Romano, plus "Days of Wine and Roses" and a romp on "Cherokee." This CD shows that Petrucciani was a brilliant player from the start. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist
1 Hommage À Enelram Atsenig 4:21
Michel Petrucciani
2 Days of Wine and Roses 7:17
Henry Mancini / Johnny Mercer
3 Christmas Dreams 7:14
Aldo Romano
4 Juste un Moment 6:01
Michel Petrucciani
5 Gattito 6:08
Aldo Romano
6 Cherokee 6:34
Ray Noble
Credits
Bass – J.F. Jenny-Clark
Drums – Aldo Romano
Piano – Michel Petrucciani

STEVE KUHN | MIROSLAV VITOUS | ALDO ROMANO – Oceans in the Sky (1990-2003) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This fairly obscure Owl CD matches together pianist Steve Kuhn, bassist Miroslav Vitous, and drummer Aldo Romano for post-bop renditions of three group originals and a variety of standards, including "The Island," "In Your Own Sweet Way," and "The Music That Makes Me Dance." The interplay between the three advanced musicians and their ability to play both inside and outside at the same time are the main reasons to acquire this set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist  :
1 The Island   7:59
Written-By – I. Lins
2 Lotus Blossom   5:08
Written-By – K. Dorham
3 La Plus Que Lente / Passion Flower   6:39
Written-By – C. Debussy, D. Ellington
4 Do   4:35
Written-By – A. Romano
5 Oceans In The Sky   6:12
Written-By – S. Kuhn
6 Theme For Ernie   5:32
Written-By – F. Lacey
7 Angela   4:49
Written-By – A.C. Jobim
8 In Your Own Sweet Way   7:34
Written-By – D. Brubeck
9 Ulla   4:52
Written-By – S. Kuhn
10 The Music That Makes Me Dance   2:42
Written-By – J. Styne
Credits :
Bass – Miroslav Vitous
Drums – Aldo Romano
Piano – Steve Kuhn