On October 14, 2023, the trio of Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart graced Smoke Jazz Club's stage for the first time in over three decades. This reunion was part of a four-night run from October 12 to 15, marking their return to the venue where they began their Thursday night residency around 1989. (broadwayworld.com)
Their performance showcased selections from their latest album, Perpetual Pendulum, released in 2022. The album received praise for its innovative approach to the organ trio format, with DownBeat noting, "The whole album subtly subverts organ-trio clichés, offering not chicken-shack party stomps but instead some hip after-hours atmospherics." (jazzpolice.com)
This engagement was particularly significant as it marked the trio's first appearance at Smoke Jazz Club in over 30 years, highlighting the enduring chemistry and relevance of their collaboration. (broadwayworld.com)
Sources
- SMOKE Jazz Club Reveals October Schedule Including The Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio, Trombonist Steve Davis, and More
- GOLDINGS/BERNSTEIN/STEWART ORGAN TRIO | Jazz Police
- Jazz news: World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club Announces October Line-up Including The Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio, Pianist Jacky Terrasson, Trombonist Steve Davis, Saxophonist Melissa Aldana, And More
- PETER BERNSTEIN: TIMELESS TONES – Jazz Weekly
