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The Billy Lester Trio: High Standards

Read "High Standards" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
September 12, 2025

With The Billy Lester Trio pianist Billy Lester offers a thrilling new chapter in his decades-long exploration of melodic abstraction and rhythmic vitality. Joined by bassist Marcello Testa and drummer Nicola Stranieri, Lester delivers a set that is as spontaneous, virtuosic, and inventive as any in his discography. For those unfamiliar with his music, this album ...

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The Billy Lester Trio: Italy 2016

Read "Italy 2016" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
October 30, 2017

Piano trios jazz can charm or seduce, and occasionally mesmerize. In modern times, they can also rock the house, but they seldom jump out of the speakers at you with joy. The Billy Lester Trio, Italy 2016, does just that. The initial impression of pianist Lester's influences--as the opener “An Evening With Friends" plays--is Bud Powell. ...

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