A saxophonist, a pianist and a bass player walk into a bar. But the bar happens to be one of the world's preeminent jazz clubs, where they're regularly sighted on stage. And they're working as a collective band: no drummer, no hierarchy. Watch their live concert.

Outside the Village Vanguard.

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Peter Washington, backstage.

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Rosnes, Wilson and Washington saluted the late Dave Brubeck with one of his tunes in each set Wednesday night.

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Peter Washington.

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Steve Wilson (saxophone), Renee Rosnes (piano) and Peter Washington (bass).

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Steve Wilson.

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Peter Washington.

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Steve Wilson addresses the crowd.

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Renee Rosnes.

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Steve Wilson (saxophone), Renee Rosnes (piano) and Peter Washington (bass).

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A saxophonist, a pianist and a bass player walk into a bar. But the bar happens to be one of the world's preeminent jazz clubs, where they're regularly sighted on stage. And they're working as a new collective band: no drummer, no hierarchy. So much for that joke.

Saxophonist Steve Wilson, pianist Renee Rosnes and bassist Peter Washington are among the most sought-after jazz musicians in New York City. They combine forces downtown for a week at the Village Vanguard — which in recent years has seen both Wilson and Rosnes lead bands there, and Washington back many a musician. WBGO and NPR Music featured the trio in this live online video webcast and radio broadcast.

Set List

• "In Your Own Sweet Way" (D. Brubeck)
• "Ode To Angela" (H. Land)
• "I Could Write A Book" (Rodgers/Hart)
• "After The Love" (G. Duke)
• "Jitterbug Waltz" (F. Waller)
• "Four In One" (T. Monk)
• "Cheryl" (C. Parker)

Personnel

• Steve Wilson, saxophones
• Renee Rosnes, piano
• Peter Washington, bass

Credits

Host and Producer: Josh Jackson; Audio Engineer: David Tallacksen; Production Assistant: Michael Downes; Video Producer: Mito Habe-Evans. Recorded Dec. 5, 2012 at The Village Vanguard in New York, N.Y.

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