by Scott YanowThroughout In The Year of the Dragon, whether the music is classic bop or very free, this trio (comprised of pianist Geri Allen, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian) is creative, colorful and unpredictable but logical. The musical communication between the three musicians on their originals, Bud Powell's "Oblivion" and Ornette Coleman's "Invisible" seems telepathic.