Three Colors
Yakir Arbib
From the outset, the union between the masterful playing of Chris Jennings on double bass and the formidable groove of drummer Roberto Giaquinto appear here as an obvious way to complement the pianist’s sound palette.
Credits:
Composed by: Yakir Arbib, Haven Gillespie, J. Fred Coots
Musicians:
Yakir Arbib (piano), Chris Jennings(bass), Roberto Giaquinto(drums)
It’s with the trio formula that Yakir Arbib chose to record his new album «THREE COLORS».
From the outset, the union between the masterful playing of Chris Jennings on double bass and the formidable groove of drummer Roberto Giaquinto appear here as an obvious way to complement the pianist’s sound palette.
Yakir Arbib Trio — Three Colors (Album Overview)
A contemporary jazz trio album led by pianist Yakir Arbib, featuring Chris Jennings on double bass and Roberto Giaquinto on drums. The record balances lyrical, song-forward writing with vivid improvisation and rich trio interplay.
Release Details
Released November 5, 2021 on the JMS label (catalog number JMS 118-2).
Personnel
- Piano: Yakir Arbib
- Double bass: Chris Jennings
- Drums: Roberto Giaquinto
Tracklist (10 titles)
- You Go to My Head
- Yellow Sonata
- The Pink Kasbah
- ‘God’ Procrastinator
- Juan Villarroel
- Song for an Unborn Child
- Hassid Trance
- The Planet of Three Colors
- Moment’s Notice
- Île Saint-Louis
Sound & Style
The album presents eight originals alongside two standards — the opening You Go to My Head and Coltrane’s Moment’s Notice. It is characterized by a bright touch, memorable melodies, and a modern rhythmic flow that blends accessibility with improvisational depth.
Why It Matters
Three Colors captures the trio’s chemistry at a defining moment, showcasing Arbib’s melodic sensibility and rhythmic freedom. It stands as both an inviting introduction to his music and a bold artistic statement, praised for its lyrical quality and freshness.
