Trio Time Well Spent (Cornerstone Records)
Pat Collins
Released May 2020
JAZZ FM 25 Best Jazz Albums of 2020
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About:
Originally from Qualicum Beach, B.C., bassist Pat Collins moved to Toronto in 1988 and has become one of the more active bassists on the Canadian Jazz Scene. Pat has performed with such legendary musicians as Oscar Peterson, Joe Henderson, Dizzy Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Jimmy Cobb and Lee Konitz. He has also performed with legendary Canadian musicians as Moe Koffman, Rob McConnell, Ed Bickert, Peter Appleyard and Don Thompson.
In January, 2005, Pat released his first CD as a leader, on Cornerstone Records, entitled “In the Moment” featuring some of Canada’s premier jazz musicians, Mike Murley, Reg Schwager and Barry Elmes. The CD has received rave reviews, including “In the Moment is a CD that’s very easy to like”, (Richard Bourcier, JazzReview.com), and “This is a classy contribution to the jazz canon”, (Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star). The Pat Collins Quartet was nominated for a 2005 National Jazz Award as “Acoustic Group of the Year”, “Album of the Year” in 2006, and Pat was nominated as “Acoustic Bassist of the Year” in 2005 and 2006. In May 2020, Pat released his second CD as a leader. It’s a trio recording featuring two of Canada’s premier jazz musicians, Tom Szczesniak on accordion, and Reg Schwager on guitar. The album is entitled, “Time Well Spent” and features compositions by all members of the trio, as well as tunes by Paul Simon and Michel Legrand.
Track Listing:
1. Time Well Spent (P. Collins) 7:09
2. Larry’s Lament (T. Szczesniak) 4:52
3. Maybe Tomorrow (P. Collins) 4:32
4. Between the Lines (P. Collins) 6:19
5. Still Crazy After All These Years (P. Simon) 5:10
6. Contrail (R. Schwager) 3:54
7. Back Country (P. Collins) 4:13
8. After Ben (T. Szczesniak) 6:49
9. One for Jerry (R. Schwager) 5:00
10. You Must Believe in Spring (M. Legrand) 5:31
Personnel:
Tom Szczesniak: accordion
Reg Schwager: guitar
Pat Collins: bass
Review:
Time Well Spent is a good way to describe the feeling after spending some moments listening to this recording. Pat Collins, a first-call musician for both the studio and the stage, enlists the talents of two of the best — Tom Szczesniak and Reg Schwager — to form a powerhouse trio. Together, they have a synergy that is just stunning, each player demonstrating his mastery while achieving a brilliant connection to his musical mates. Time Well Spent is poignant and gorgeous.
Heather Bambrick (JAZZ.FM91)
