JERSEY JAZZ

July-August issue of Jersey Jazz
by Joe Lang

The 3D JAZZ TRIO is drummer Sherrie Maricle, pianist Jackie Warren and bassist Amy Shook. They have titled their album I Love to See You Smile (Diva Jazz Orchestra – 2020). The Randy Newman song in the title is the lead track on this eight-song program that also includes “Bésame Mucho,” “Moonglow,” “Back at the Chicken Shack,” “Angel Eyes,” “Recado Bossa Nova” “When You and I Were Young, Maggie” and “L.O.V.E.” These ladies had to be smiling themselves as they created the music on this album. There is joy in their playing, and wonderful creativity accompanying that joy. While Warren’s robust pianism is the primary focus of the music, Maricle and Shook are far from shrinking violets, making their strong presence felt at all times. This collection is guaranteed to make you smile, and that is always a good thing. (3divasjazztrio.com)