THE APERTURISTIC TRIO

Pianist and composer James Weidman celebrates his 60th birthday with his latest release, Truth & Actuality (Inner Circle Music). Credited to the Aperturistic Trio, comprised of bassist/co-producer Harvie S and drummer Steve Williams, the album contains six Weidman compositions, a contribution from Harvie, and a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Send One Your Love.” The band arose out of duo sessions with Harvie S, in which they performed a series of concerts, including at NYC’s Kitano. “I would book some things, Harvie would book some things,” explains Weidman, “but we never had a steady drummer. Harvie recommended Steve Williams – I had worked with Steve in Joe Lovano’s bands, and I really liked his playing.” While Truth & Actuality is Weidman’s first trio release since 1997’s People Music, he never left the trio format entirely. Each of Weidman’s previous releases contain tunes recorded in the trio setting. He attributes his passion for the trio to his years of accompanying vocalists, often in trio. “The three of us share this experience read more...