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Was the Martial Solal Trio a fixed group with permanent members?
No. Solal worked with changing bassists and drummers across different periods, including Pierre Michelot, Guy Pedersen, Daniel Humair, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Paul Motian.
Who accompanied Martial Solal at the 1963 Newport Jazz Festival?
His Newport trio used bassist Teddy Kotick and drummer Paul Motian, both associated with Bill Evans. The performance became Solal's American recording debut as a leader.
Which Martial Solal Trio recording features Daniel Humair and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen?
Suite for Trio brings Solal together with Danish bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Swiss drummer Daniel Humair. Its program opens with several Solal compositions.
Why does Martial Solal's trio music sound less predictable than standard bebop?
Solal frequently reshapes tempo, harmony and familiar melodies during improvisation. His background ranged from Sidney Bechet and big-band writing to film scores, including Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.
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