The Ballad On Jazz Piano Trio / 2LP Venus Records

With “The Ballad On Jazz Piano Trio”, Venus Records presents a beautifully compiled compilation of the trio formations that are at home on the renowned label. As the title suggests, the focus is on ballads,

which are performed by the protagonists in a stylistically diverse, technically virtuoso and musically emotionally gripping manner – a classy sampler that not only appeals to the audiophile heart and is suitable

for romantic evenings for two!

Venus Records was founded in Japan in 1992 by Tetsuo Hara, who had previously worked as a producer for RCA Victor. The label uses a special mastering process called “Hyper Magnum Sound” – also for the

strictly limited double LP of “The Ballad On Jazz Piano Trio”, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and cut at 45 RPM, which produces a very powerful, present sound and is highly valued by audiophiles worldwide.

A small note: Venus LPs are only pressed once. When the first edition is out of print, the corresponding title is removed from the catalog and will no longer be produced. Collectors should therefore not wait too long

to order: all releases of the “Venus Masterpiece Collection” are extremely popular!

Venus LPs are pressed only once. After the first edition is sold out, the titles are removed from the catalog. Collectors should therefore consider a purchase in time.

Title

LP 1

Side A
1. Eddie Higgins Trio: Polka Dots And Moonbeams
2. Harold Mabern Trio: It Only Hurts When I Smile
3. Sir Roland Hanna Trio: A Sleepin' Bee

Side B
1. John Hicks Trio: Cry Me A River
2. Stefano Bollani Trio: Angela
3. Steve Kuhn Trio: My Funny Valentine

LP 2

Side C
1. Claude Williamson Trio: Star Crossed Lovers
2. Romantic Jazz Trio: My Melancholy Baby
3. Richard Wyands Trio: When I Fall In Love

Side D
1. David Hazeltine Trio: When You Wish Upon A Star
2. Rob Agerbeek Trio: Nuages
3. New York Trio: Everytime We Say Goodbye