Released in 2001, is a live recording that captures a sophisticated, acoustic side of legendary drummer Billy Cobham. Moving away from his high-energy fusion "thunder machine" persona, Cobham joins forces with jazz masters Kenny Barron (piano) and Ron Carter (bass) for a masterclass in standard trio performance.
Opens the album with a spry energy, featuring Barron's playful piano and Cobham's transition from brushes to sticks.
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Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Billy Cobham was synonymous with the explosive polyrhythms of jazz-rock fusion, pioneered through his work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and solo albums like Spectrum . The Art of Three , recorded live in Denmark and Norway in January 2001, pivots toward a "classy and timeless" trio set. Instead of dominating the soundscape with a massive electronic kit, Cobham integrates into the ensemble with a more controlled, complementary style.