Power Trio

For the 2021 album, see Danko Jones.

Power Trio is a jazz album by pianist John Hicks, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Elvin Jones recorded in 1990 and released on the Novus label.^[1]

Power Trio
Studio album by John Hicks, Cecil McBee and Elvin Jones
Released	1991
Recorded	May 10, 1990
Studio	BMG Recording Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	66:26
Label	Novus 3115-2-N
Producer	Bob Thiele
Elvin Jones chronology
Elvin Jones Jazz Machine Live at Pit Inn (1985) Power Trio (1991) When I Was at Aso-Mountain (1990)
John Hicks chronology
Rhythm-a-Ning (1989) Power Trio (1990) Is That So? (1990)

Reception

The AllMusic review stated "This summit recording by pianist John Hicks, drummer Elvin Jones, and bassist Cecil McBee might not always hit the heights, but it still impresses with a fine repertoire and quality playing... In spite of a few musical missteps and the somewhat tinny sound of Hicks' piano, this fine trio recording still comes highly recommended".^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

Track listing

1. "Cousin Mary" (John Coltrane) – 6:34
2. "After the Rain" (Coltrane) – 8:07
3. "'D' Bass-ic Blues" (Cecil McBee) – 6:42
4. "Duke's Place" (Duke Ellington, Bob Thiele, Ruth Roberts, Bill Katz) – 9:38
5. "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) – 8:37
6. "After the Morning" (John Hicks) – 7:28

Personnel

• John Hicks – piano
• Cecil McBee – bass
• Elvin Jones – drums

References

1. Album Review, Fuller, J. Chicago Tribune, June 21, 1991
2. Cook, S. AllMusic Review accessed April 30, 2012