Description
Francis Lockwood Trio: Jimi's Colors - Peter Gritz, Gilles Naturel, Francis Lockwood / Night Bird Music Audio CD 2001 / NBM 1004 2
UPC 0806417100421
Product Features
- Artist: Francis Lockwood Trio
- Label: Night Bird Music – NBM 1004 2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: France
- Release Year: 2001
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Contemporary Jazz
- Key Musicians: Francis Lockwood (Piano), Gilles Naturel (Bass), Peter Gritz (Drums)
Overview
Jimi's Colors by the Francis Lockwood Trio is an inspired jazz interpretation of Jimi Hendrix’s iconic rock compositions. Released in 2001 under the Night Bird Music label, this album uniquely translates the electrifying energy of Hendrix's music into the intimate, improvisational setting of a jazz trio. Pianist Francis Lockwood leads the charge, infusing his creative arrangements with the spirit of Hendrix, while Gilles Naturel on bass and Peter Gritz on drums provide a dynamic rhythmic foundation.
Tracks like The Wind Cries Mary and Little Wing are reimagined with the sensitivity and freedom of jazz, while the trio also tackles All Along The Watchtower and Hey Joe, adding fresh layers of complexity and mood. With Jimi's Colors, Lockwood honors Hendrix’s legacy while exploring the jazz trio’s expressive capabilities, offering listeners a blend of classic rock with sophisticated contemporary jazz.
Track Listing
- Third Stone From The Sun – 3:52
- All Along The Watchtower – 3:40
- Speed Peanut – 3:00
- Snow In Eckford Street – 4:04
- The Wind Cries Mary – 4:44
- Patty Song – 5:49
- Gipsy Eyes – 2:51
- Sunshine Of Your Love – 4:07
- Burning Of The Midnight Lamp – 2:43
- Hey Joe – 5:04
- Little Wing – 3:42
Key Credits
- Piano: Francis Lockwood
- Bass: Gilles Naturel
- Drums: Peter Gritz
