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Tarbaby: Dee Dee

By Carl Medsker
February 19, 2025
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Tarbaby (Orrin Evans, Eric Revis and Nasheet Waits) makes the case in the first measures of "Dee Dee" that You Think This America is a fresh take on the traditional jazz piano trio. The album consists of an eclectic set of pieces performed live by three leaders with deep experience together. First performed by Ornette Coleman on At The Golden Circle Stockholm, Vol. 1 (Blue Note, 1965), the playful, quirky tune is an inspired choice for an opener. Evans is all linear notes and no comping, reflecting Coleman's playing and the rare inclusion of pianos throughout his career. All three members share equally in working and reworking the tune. The original performance is longer and taken at a faster tempo with Coleman's sax as the prominent voice. Here, Tarbaby's collective interpretation, communication and mutual support make "Dee Dee," and the entire album, an engaging, entertaining experience.

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