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1 Chapel Song  
2 Night Creatures  
3 West Of The Moon  
4 Garden Of Expression  
5 Treasured Moments  
6 The Sacred Chant  
7 Dream On That  
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The debut album of Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry was one of 2019's most talked-about releases. This musical concept is taken to the next level on its second album, Garden of Expression, a recording distinguished by its intense focus.

Lovano, a saxophonist whose reach extends across the history of modern jazz and beyond, plays with exceptional sensitivity in Trio Tapestry. The music he writes for this group-tenderly melodic or declamatory, harmonically open, rhythmically free, and spiritually involving-encourages subtle and differentiated responses from his creative partners, creating interactions in which Lovano describes as "magical." Carmen Castaldi's space-conscious approach to drumming further refines an improvisational understanding that he and Lovano have shared since the early 1970s. The trio is also an inspired context for Marilyn Crispell's solos, counter melodies, and improvisational embellishments. Her feeling for sound-color helps the chamber music character of the group bloom. 

  • New ECM recording from Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry; 'Our Daily Bread' makes ABC Jazz - Australia 'Featured Album'
    Posted At: June 4, 2023
    The third album from Joe Lovano’s Trio Tapestry extends its spacious and lyrical approach, with deep listening and intense focus. “Our Daily Bread is fueled by the rhythm spirit of expression that projects the mysterious world of music that lies ahead,” says master saxophonist Lovano in his liner note, addressing his elegantly fluid pieces and imploring ballads. In the course of his long life in jazz, Joe L...

  • Joe Lovano's innovative ensemble; Trio Tapestry releases their third album on ECM 'Our Daily Bread.' / jazzwise
    Posted At: May 30, 2023
    The third album from Joe Lovano’s Trio Tapestry extends its spacious and lyrical approach, with deep listening and intense focus. “Our Daily Bread is fueled by the rhythm spirit of expression that projects the mysterious world of music that lies ahead,” says master saxophonist Lovano in his liner note, addressing his elegantly fluid pieces and imploring ballads. In the course of his long life in jazz, Joe L...

  • Provocative & mesmerizing, 'Our Daily Bread' from Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry seeks deeper meaning / THE BIG TAKE-OVER
    Posted At: May 19, 2023
    The third album from Joe Lovano’s Trio Tapestry extends its spacious and lyrical approach, with deep listening and intense focus. “Our Daily Bread is fueled by the rhythm spirit of expression that projects the mysterious world of music that lies ahead,” says master saxophonist Lovano in his liner note, addressing his elegantly fluid pieces and imploring ballads. In the course of his long life in jazz, Joe L...

  • Performance quality and collective interactions remain high on Joe Lovano w/Trio Tapestry 'Our Daily Bread' / the arts fuse
    Posted At: May 16, 2023
    The third album from Joe Lovano’s Trio Tapestry extends its spacious and lyrical approach, with deep listening and intense focus. “Our Daily Bread is fueled by the rhythm spirit of expression that projects the mysterious world of music that lies ahead,” says master saxophonist Lovano in his liner note, addressing his elegantly fluid pieces and imploring ballads. In the course of his long life in jazz, Joe L...

  • New ECM release from Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry: 'Our Daily Bread' featured on 91.9WTJU
    Posted At: May 15, 2023
    The third album from Joe Lovano’s Trio Tapestry extends its spacious and lyrical approach, with deep listening and intense focus. “Our Daily Bread is fueled by the rhythm spirit of expression that projects the mysterious world of music that lies ahead,” says master saxophonist Lovano in his liner note, addressing his elegantly fluid pieces and imploring ballads. In the course of his long life in jazz, Joe L...

  • On 'Our Daily Bread,' Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry extends its spacious, lyrical approach with intense focus / BroadwayWorld
    Posted At: May 8, 2023
    BroadwayWorld's Michael Major writes….The third album from Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry extends its spacious and lyrical approach, with deep listening and intense focus. "Our Daily Bread is fueled by the rhythm spirit of expression that projects the mysterious world of music that lies ahead," says master saxophonist Lovano in his liner note, addressing his elegantly fluid pieces and imploring ballads. In the ...

  • Joe Lovano set to perform with Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at Akron's Creative Arts Center / Akron Beacon Journal
    Posted At: May 3, 2023
    Cleveland native Joe Lovano, a Grammy-winning jazz artist, will perform with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and give a master class at the Creative Arts Collaborative Center in Akron Saturday.Akron Beacon Journal's Kerry Clawson writes….When Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Joe Lovano comes back to his native Cleveland, he talks about how important his home is when he does performances and master classes."He'...

  • Joe Lovano returns with old friends for Bay Area shows / The Mercury News
    Posted At: November 15, 2022
    Renowned saxophonist Joe Lovano returns to the Bay Area for shows Nov. 17-20 at SFJAZZ and Nov. 21 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.The Mercury News - ANDREW GILBERT writes….Joe Lovano was all set to make history again in the Bay Area.One of jazz’s most revered artists since the 1980s, the saxophonist has often launched promising new projects on local stages, like his 2006 encounter with McCoy Tyner at ...

  • Joe Lovano with Trio Tapestry - Garden Of Expression makes Ian Patterson's 'Best Albums Of 2021' / All About Jazz
    Posted At: January 3, 2022
    All About Jazz - Ian Patterson writes……The great musical feast continues unabated, despite everything the world can throw at it. It is the buffet with no horizon. You might get very big eyes surveying all the goodies before you, but you can only consume just so much. This list represents but a personal cross-section of some of those albums that stood out. Making Ian Patterson's Best Albums Of 2021 is Joe Lo...

  • Joe Lovano w/Trio Tapestry - Garden of Expression makes glideMAGAZINE '2021s 20 Best Jazz Albums'
    Posted At: December 15, 2021

    glideMAGAZINE - Jim Hynes writes......2021 was a very creative year as artists, frustrated by the lack of touring due to the pandemic, began to use their downtime productively, learning how to layer in parts remotely, taking advantage of home studios, and, in the end, developing many ambitious projects. The beginning of the year was especially marked by ambient, contemplative albums designed to bring cal...

  • It's 'The Joe Lovano Show' on 'SOMETHING came from Baltimore'
    Posted At: April 18, 2021

    'SOMETHING came from Baltimore's' Thom Gouker......Yeah!  This was a big thrill for me.  I was nervous interviewing one of my favorite artists of all time, Joe Lovano, so I decided to ask him 20 goofy questions to see how he handled them.  He easily accepted the challenge and spun junk questions into gold. It's very impressive and that it why I suggest that you check out th...

  • Joe Lovano chats with JazzFM's 'Full Circle'
    Posted At: April 17, 2021

    The debut album of Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry was one of 2019's most talked-about releases. This musical concept is taken to the next level on its second album, Garden of Expression, a recording distinguished by its intense focus. Lovano, a saxophonist whose reach extends across the history of modern jazz and beyond, plays with exceptional sensitivity in Trio Tapestry. The music he writes for...

  • Neon Jazz interview with Joe Lovano
    Posted At: March 18, 2021

    The debut album of Grammy-Award Winning - Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry was one of 2019's most talked-about releases. This musical concept is taken to the next level on its second album, Garden of Expression, a recording distinguished by its intense focus. Lovano, a saxophonist whose reach extends across the history of modern jazz and beyond, plays with exceptional sensitivity in Trio Tapestry. ...

  • On 'Garden of Expression' Joe Lovano with Trio Tapestry weave threads into a vivid musical sound picture / LONDONJAZZ
    Posted At: February 25, 2021

    LONDONJAZZ - John Bungey........If you're a fan of the vinyl revival then don't buy this album. Well do, just not on vinyl. With its pianissimos and pauses, this delicate trio music requires the silent backdrop that digital provides. So, yes, let's hear it for the uncool compact disc. The "atmospheric" pops, clicks and surface noise of a well-loved long-player will only distract from the ethereal tales b...

  • Trio Tapestry's 'Garden of Expression' inspires art / All About Jazz
    Posted At: February 19, 2021

    All About Jazz - Mike Jurkovic writes.....Artists inspire art. Provide a contented place. So let your mind (sans the hoopla it entertains itself with) go where it may (lest it lean towards insurrection) and take Trio Tapestry-Joe Lovano, Marilyn Crispell, and Carmen Castaldi-in the with you. And don't forget to bring their second gorgeous, justly titled Garden of Expression along for the ride. He...

  • Joe Lovano returns with Trio Tapestry for 'Garden of Expression' / JAZZIZ: New Release Cheat Sheet'
    Posted At: January 29, 2021

    JAZZIZ - MATT MICUCCI writes.....Discover great new music this weekend with our weekly roundup of new songs and albums! This week's New Release Cheat Sheet features new music by Joe Lovano, Kristiana Roemer, William Parker and more. Saxophonist Joe Lovano introduced Trio Tapestry, his brand new ensemble with pianist Marilyn Crispell and drummer Carmen Castaldi, on his ECM debut as a leader in 2019. N...

  • Joe Lovano's 'Trio Tapestry' is a jazz unit with total empathy / The Guardian
    Posted At: January 29, 2021

    The Guardian's John Fordham writes......Joe Lovano, Marilyn Crispell and Carmen Castaldi hit the heights again with a lovely minimal second album where the spaces resonate. Garden of Expression, Trio Tapestry's second album, reconvenes Lovano with the brilliant pianist Marilyn Crispell (New York Times critic Jon Pareles described witnessing her fusions of classical virtuosity and free-jazz fearle...

  • Joe Lovano cools his jets and allows his gentle side to come to the fore on 'Garden of Expression' / The New Yorker
    Posted At: January 29, 2021

    The New Yorker's Steve Futterman writes.....As his many admirers will attest, the saxophonist Joe Lovano can turn on the juice, blowing hard and strong, whenever necessary. His credentials as a full-blooded jazz swinger and an unfettered free improviser are perfectly in order. His most satisfying work, though, may be on display when he cools his jets and allows his gentle side to come to the fore. On...

  • On 'Garden of Expression,' Joe Lovano's Trio Tapestry delves deeper into resonant lyricism and understated rhythms / Financial Times
    Posted At: January 29, 2021

    Financial Times Mike Hobart writes....Saxophonist Joe Lovano's sideman appearances for ECM label stretch back more than thirty years. For the most part, the American delivered the label's musical compass with the same gruff tone and rhythmic edge that marked his own-name recordings for Blue Note. Here though, the saxophonist delves deeper into the resonant lyricism and understated rhythms that ma...

  • Joe Lovano with Trio Tapestry on 'Garden of Expression' is in exercise of extreme focus, sensitivity, and restraint / glideMagazine
    Posted At: January 27, 2021

    glideMagazine's Jim Hynes writes......The label alone, ECM, conjures up introspective, chilly, ethereal, haunting as well as glowing, beautiful, shimmering. At least one or two of those adjectives can be ascribed to most of the label releases. We can add spiritual. explorative, edgy, and adventurous to that list too, especially in the case of Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry, who had one of 2019's most talke...

  • 'Garden of Expression' featuring; Joe Lovano with Trio Tapestry emerges as a minor classic / jazzwise
    Posted At: January 27, 2021

    jazzwise author: Stuart Nicholson writes.....This is Joe Lovano's second album as a leader for ECM after leaving Blue Note records in 2014, having recorded some 26 albums for the label as either leader or co-leader. Both Blue Note and ECM have their own unique history and tradition, which Lovano navigates effortlessly; and in so doing, reveals musicianship of depth and enormous creativity. Lovano con...
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