Dan Weiss Trio - Timshel (2010)

“Timshel” (2010) by the Dan Weiss Trio is a deeply focused and rhythmically sophisticated modern jazz recording released on Sunnyside Records. Led by drummer and composer Dan Weiss, the album presents a highly interactive trio setting where rhythmic complexity and melodic restraint coexist in a carefully balanced dialogue. Drawing from post-bop traditions while incorporating elements of contemporary rhythmic experimentation, the music moves fluidly between structured compositions and open improvisational passages. Weiss’s drumming is central to the album’s identity, featuring intricate metric cycles and subtle dynamic shifts that shape the direction of each piece without overwhelming the ensemble. Pianist Jacob Sacks and bassist Thomas Morgan contribute with exceptional sensitivity, creating a responsive harmonic and rhythmic foundation that allows the compositions to breathe naturally. Across its twelve tracks, including brief interludes and thematic pieces, “Timshel” unfolds as a cohesive musical journey that emphasizes texture, space, and interaction over virtuosity alone, making it a standout entry in modern post-bop trio work.

Tracklist:
1. Prelude
2. Stephanie
3. Always Be Closing
4. Frederic
5. Teental Song
6. Chakradar # 4
7. Interlude
8. Florentino and Fermina
9. What do you want to be when you grow up?
10. Timshel
11. Dream
12. Postlude

Personnel
Thomas Morgan - Bass
Jacob Sacks - Piano
Dan Weiss - Drums