Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York May 2026

The story begins with quiet sophistication in Italy. Roland Hanna on piano, George Mraz on double bass, and Lewis Nash on drums gather to paint a portrait of John Lewis—the mastermind behind the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). : Mist hanging over stone plazas.

: Hanna's fingers dance lightly over the keys with an effortless, polite charm, while Mraz's bass walks with a steady, reassuring pulse. It captures the post-WWII era when American jazz musicians found artistic sanctuary and profound respect in Europe. 🗽 Act III: New York – The Pulse of the Pavement Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York

: The trio abandons the polite European structures and gives in to raw, unadulterated American swing. The story begins with quiet sophistication in Italy

Listening to this album is like eavesdropping on a conversation between two masters. It is the sound of an artist knowing his time is short, packing all the travel, respect, and beauty he has experienced into 57 minutes of pure, unforgettable music. : Hanna's fingers dance lightly over the keys

Finally, the journey crosses the Atlantic to the gritty, electric streets of Manhattan, captured in tracks like "Skating in Central Park" and "New York 19" .

The trio leaves Italy behind and takes a sonic leap across the border to France, diving into the legendary track "Afternoon in Paris" .

: This is where Hanna explores the "Third Stream"—the intersection of classical music and jazz that John Lewis loved so dearly.