: This is where Hanna explores the "Third Stream"—the intersection of classical music and jazz that John Lewis loved so dearly.
The by the Sir Roland Hanna Trio is a masterpiece of storytelling through jazz. Recorded just months before the legendary pianist's passing, it serves as a deeply moving final act and a love letter to his contemporary, John Lewis.
Listening to this album is like eavesdropping on a conversation between two masters. It is the sound of an artist knowing his time is short, packing all the travel, respect, and beauty he has experienced into 57 minutes of pure, unforgettable music.
: Sidewalk cafes, rain on cobblestones, and intellectual conversations late into the night.
The story begins with quiet sophistication in Italy. Roland Hanna on piano, George Mraz on double bass, and Lewis Nash on drums gather to paint a portrait of John Lewis—the mastermind behind the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). : Mist hanging over stone plazas.
: Steam rising from subway grates, neon lights blurring in the rain, and the relentless, driving energy of the city.







