Valarteri Records Announces Release of The John A Lewis Trio's "COALESENCE"

Valarteri Records announces the release of "Coalesence", a new CD recording by the John A Lewis Trio. Valarteri Records is an independent record label based in Dallas, Texas that specializes in jazz. The Trio consists of composer/pianist John A Lewis, bassist Jordon Schug and drummer Merik Gillett.

The music was recorded in 2003 while the trio was performing at Sullivans Steakhouse in Dallas, Texas, where they have been performing for over three years. The CD is a collection of twelve tunes - six originals and six standards. The recording displays a wide range of styles that includes straight ahead swing, latin tinged tunes, blues and rock flavored tunes

The Trio presents a cohesive and balanced sound that shows fluency and lucidity and yet each group member displays a unique voice.

Darryl Thomas, the owner and director of Sandaga 813, a music emporium in Dallas Texas writes "Coalesence is a wonderful collection of fine originals and standards. It is also obvious this group of musicians enjoy playing together. John A Lewis is an excellent composer and is very direct in his sense of groove. This CD is truly a joy to listen to. Track number four, the Cedar Walton arrangement of 'The Meaning of the Blues' touches my soul. This CD is just great music."

James Stapleton, host of the Sounds of Jazz KNON 89.3 FM Dallas Texas writes, "Coalesence exemplifies the John A Lewis Trio a jazz trio with a different objective. Unlike most jazz trios which emphasizes the technical prowess of the pianist, John A Lewis sacrifices prowess in order to achieve a uniform group sound."

Coalesence can be purchased at cdbaby.com.