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In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday December 10th, 2025 with Ron Steeds & Jim Reil
The Knitting Factory Recordings Of The Thomas Chapin Trio

Thomas Chapin was the first artist to be signed to the Knitting Factory Records label when it began. Chapin had helped establish the Knitting Factory venue as a central NYC hub for music performances. Tonight we listen to several recordings by the Thomas Chapin Trio recorded between 1991 and 1996 and released on the Knitting Factory Records label.
In A Mellow Tone
Duke Ellington Orchestra - Complete Columbia & RCA Victor Sessions With Ben Webster - Definitive Records
Set 1 - Two performances from 1991
Ahab's Leg
Thomas Chapin Trio - Third Force - Knitting Factory Records
Hats And Shoes
Thomas Chapin Trio - Anima - Knitting Factory Records
Set 2 - Two performances from 1992
Golgotham
Thomas Chapin Trio Plus Brass - Insomnia - Knitting Factory Records
Cliff Island
Thomas Chapin Trio - Night Bird Song - Knitting Factory Records
Set 3 - Two performances from 1994
Bad Birdie (Trio 1)
Thomas Chapin Trio - Menagerie Dreams - Knitting Factory Records
A Drunken Monkey
Thomas Chapin Trio - Menagerie Dreams - Knitting Factory Records
Set 4 - Two performances from 1996
Geek Gawkin'
Thomas Chapin Trio Plus Strings - Haywire - Knitting Factory Records
Sky Piece
Thomas Chapin Trio - Sky Piece - Knitting Factory Records
Insomnia
Mario Pavone Nu trio - remembering Thomas - Knitting Factory Records
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Ron Steeds (host)
Welcome to In A Mellow Tone! We hope you enjoy the show!

9:10 PM, December 10th, 2025
Dave Aardvark (host)
I am! Thanks guys

10:17 PM, December 10th, 2025
Ron Steeds (host)
Hey Dave! Glad you're enjoying the tunage!

10:22 PM, December 10th, 2025