New Frontier - Three of a Perfect Pair.
The Steve Howe Trio When the Trio toured in the UK in September 2013 it was clear the band were on the move. Their performance of Heart of Sunrise showed the band playing with more focus and attack and not afraid to pick up the more strident vibe of Steve's parent band rather than the shuffle employed previously. But what was most exciting is they played three new pieces which reflected a greater determination to move in on a more Progressive Rock feel and they showed the Trio coming into its own, developing its own musical personality. The titles of the pieces they played do not appear on this CD but I recognise the musical ideas and how they have blossomed. Hiatus A nagging insistent organ phrase opens proceedings and the first thing I noted was the superb way Dylan has captured Ross. Its a warm and full "old fashioned" organ sound rather than the thinner modern electronic facsimile that is now de rigour. The piece relies on the repeating nagging phrase,