Dave Liebman - We Three,Three For All (2005)

01.What Time Is It
02.Played Twice
03.We 3
04.Up and Adam
05.Jewish Warrior, The
06.Whistling Past the Graveyard
07.I Only Have Eyes for You
08.Cycling
09.All Blues
10.Start of Something Small, The
11.BTU.

David Liebman (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone)
Steve Swallow (electric bass)
Adam Nussbaum (drums).
Recording information: Mountain Rest Studio, New Platz, NY (05/05/2005).

Although this program is very much played by a trio whose members are of equal importance, Dave Liebman is the first among equals, being the lead voice much of the time. The music is often respectful and more conservative than expected, performed mostly at a quiet volume and with subtle interplay. Only the closing "BTU" gets especially heated and, even there, Liebman's tone is fairly mellow. Liebman (heard on tenor, soprano, and flute), bassist Steve Swallow, and drummer Adam Nussbaum had played together previously in many different settings and their familiarity with each other's improvising styles is apparent for they communicate very well, making even the more spontaneous performances sound a little planned out and logical. This intriguing set is worth several listens. ~ Scott Yanow.