Drummer Joe Hunt himself says: "The date was one of the most satisfying and smoothest I've ever done. This music has the effect of effortless energy and I am anxious for others to hear it. Steve (Rudolph)'s arrangements are exemplary, and the overall performance has much in common with the style of the Bill Evans trios. I enjoy hearing this session again and again."
Joe Hunt lived in Harrisburg for several years in the early 2000's and formed a trio with Steve Rudolph and Steve Meashey. They release two CDs (one under Joe's name and one under Rudolph's). This recording was dedicated to Bill Evans who Joe played with around 1970. Joe was also drummer for Stan Getz and George Russel among others and taught at Berklee in Boston for 30 years. I am proud to have been part of this ensemble and feel the group reached some inspiring heights. Recorded and mastered at red Rock Recording, Kent Heckman, engineer.
About the Artist
Drummer Joe Hunt has toured and recorded with George Russell, Stan Getz and Bill Evans. He left New York in 1971 to teach at Berklee's jazz studies program for 31 years, during which time he also performed with Joe Henderson, Tal Farlow and Kenny Burrell. He now lives in Central Pennsylvania. Personnel: bassist Steve Meashey and pianist Steve Rudolph, who contributes three originals to the session.
1. I’m Glad There Is You 4:30 2. MrBim 7:25 3. Solar 5:29 4. Everything I Love 5:07 5. I Hear A Rhapsody 2:54 6. Over The Rainbow 4:03 7. Twelve Tone Tune/Gloria’s Step 5:50 8. The Earth, The Moon & The Stars 5:55 9. Three For B.E. 6:04 10. The sweetest Sound I Ever Heard 5:26
Bass – Steve Meashey Drums – Joe Hunt Piano – Steve Rudolph
Recorded and mastered at Red Rock Recording, Saylorsburg, PA on December 15 and 16,2002
