In the lineage of the great piano trios (one thinks of Evans and Jarrett), yet transcending 20th Century notions, even of extended interplay, these three interwoven virtuosi provide a canvas of new jazz that has roots in intuitive playing yet is compositionally whole. pianist Bob Rodriguez, bassist Lee Marvin, and drummer Bruce Ditmas play music that, for all its tunefulness, is truly forward looking.

Things I Meant to Say

  1. Back
  2. Sundance
  3. Things I Meant to Say
  4. Cuarto Cosas
  5. The Child
  6. For Tina
  7. Owner’s Own

Bob Rodriguez, piano
Lee Marvin, bass
Bruce Ditmas, drums

All Music by Bob Rodriguez (1-3, 6-7), Lee Marvin (1, 4, 7), and Bruce Ditmas (1)

Recorded July 12, 2012 byTom Tedesco at Tedesco Studio, Paramus, NJ
Mixed by Bruce Ditmas at Alphaville, Schooley’s Mountain, NJ,
Mastered by Jim DeSalvo at Beanstudio, Wayne, NJ
Design by Qua’s Eye Graphix
Produced by Bruce Ditmas and Jack DeSalvo
Executive producers: Gene Gaudette / Jim DeSalvo / Jack DeSalvo

Unseen Rain UR-9966