No JAMF's Allowed (1991)

About this title: The Contempo Trio, consisting of drummer Danny Gottlieb, bassist Chip Jackson, pianist Mark Soskin, and guest saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, was evidently a one-shot meeting for the four musicians, though it is hard to tell due to the lack of liner notes. In any case, the players hit it off rather well as they performed a mix of established jazz compositions, lesser-known works, and a few originals. Soskin is best known as a member of Sonny Rollins' band, though he previously had a few dates of his own under his belt prior to this session. He shines in the trio setting of Kenny Barron's "Delores ... read more

Tracks:

1. Antigua [Prince]
2. Delores Street, S.F. [Barron]
3. No JAMF's Allowed [Jackson]
4. In a Sentimental Mood [Ellington/Kurtz/Mil]
5. Rhythm-A-Ning [Monk]
6. Calypso [Soskin]
7. Lonely Woman [Silver]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.