Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York -

The story begins with quiet sophistication in Italy. Roland Hanna on piano, George Mraz on double bass, and Lewis Nash on drums gather to paint a portrait of John Lewis—the mastermind behind the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). : Mist hanging over stone plazas.

: Hanna bridges the gap between European classical structure and American swing.

: On tracks like "Django" , Hanna reflects on Lewis's ability to turn a somber, funeral-like march into a brightly swinging celebration of life. It is a deliberate nod to the dignity Lewis brought to the genre. 🗼 Act II: Paris – The Romance of the Third Stream Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York

Listen to the incredible interplay of the trio on the opening track of the album: Django - Sir Roland Hanna Trio hotshiawase2 YouTube• Feb 3, 2019

What makes this story profoundly deep is the real-world weight resting behind the notes. Roland Hanna was an actual knight (knighted by the President of Liberia for his humanitarian work), and he played with a "noble" touch. Recorded on April 1, 2002, this session became one of his very last before he passed away in November of that same year. The story begins with quiet sophistication in Italy

Rather than a simple biography, this tribute is an atmospheric journey through the cities that shaped the sound of modern jazz. 🌆 Act I: Milano – The Architects of Mood

The trio leaves Italy behind and takes a sonic leap across the border to France, diving into the legendary track "Afternoon in Paris" . : Hanna bridges the gap between European classical

Listening to this album is like eavesdropping on a conversation between two masters. It is the sound of an artist knowing his time is short, packing all the travel, respect, and beauty he has experienced into 57 minutes of pure, unforgettable music.