George Shearing, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Louis Stewart - The MPS Trio Sessions (2007)

This extensive box set brings together a rich series of trio recordings featuring pianist George Shearing alongside bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and guitarist Louis Stewart, presenting a masterclass in elegant, chamber-style jazz interaction. The collection showcases Shearing’s signature harmonic sophistication and understated swing approach, blended seamlessly with Pedersen’s virtuosic yet deeply grounded bass technique and Stewart’s lyrical guitar voice. Across the four-disc set, the trio explores a wide-ranging repertoire of jazz standards, bebop classics, and modern compositions, each interpreted with refined balance and subtle improvisational dialogue. The performances emphasize clarity, restraint, and musical conversation rather than technical excess, resulting in a warm and highly musical listening experience. Shearing’s pianism provides a constant harmonic framework, while the rhythm section adds fluid motion and dynamic depth. The overall result is a cohesive and timeless documentation of trio jazz at its most polished and expressive form, reflecting both tradition and refined modern sensibility.

Tracklist:
1. Tricotism
2. Windows
3. No Moon At All
4. Some Other Spring
5. Wait Till You See Her
6. Tune Up
7. The Party’s Over
8. The Lamp Is Low
9. Lazy Afternoon
10. Cowboy Samba
11. Cheryl
12. 500 Miles High
13. I Wished On The Moon
14. Old Folks
15. Jordu
16. P. S. I Love You
17. Everything Happens To Me
18. Here’s That Rainy Day
19. Invitation
20. In Your Own Sweet Way
21. Alice In Wonderland
22. All This And Heaven Too
23. No Greater Love
24. Con Alma
25. The Fourth Deuce
26. The Wine Of May
27. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
28. Consternation
29. Sweet And Lovely
30. My Little Anna
31. Sweet Lorraine
32. Louis Ann
33. G and G
34. Poinciana
35. This Can’t Be Love
36. Fjärlins Vingor
37. Last Night When We Were Young
38. Amaryllis
39. Strange Enchantment
40. Look At That Face
41. Portrait Of Jennie
42. Song Bird
43. This Is All I Ask
44. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square