A live recording of John Stein and his trio, captured during the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Stein”s ”Serendipity” is a vibrant live recording that emerged from a unique performance at the New Bedford Art Museum during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Faced with the cancellation of his ”Watershed” tour, Stein, along with his trio–Ed Lucie on bass guitar and Mike Connors on drums–teamed up with Neal Weiss at Whaling City Sound to deliver a live-streamed concert. The session, captured by sound engineer John Farrell, radiates pure jazz joy and spontaneity. From the soulful opener, a rendition of Sonny Rollins” ”Alfie”s Theme,” to the upbeat original ”Happy Hour,” the album showcases a trio that thrives on creative energy and intuitive performances.

Despite the pandemic”s constraints, Stein”s trio delivers an exhilarating performance that celebrates the essence of jazz, proving that the music can flourish even in challenging times. With a mix of standards and original compositions, ”Serendipity” embodies the spirit of jazz as a resilient and joyful art form.

Additional Details

Label: Whaling City Sound

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 51 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 06/18/21

UPC: 687606012929