Description
Simon”s piano playing is stunning, whether running fast, or playing the beautiful, themes that create a calming backdrop for his ensemble.
The pianist uses many elements, not the least of which are his Venezuelan heritage, classical and modern jazz background, and subtle dynamics on this ten-cut, 65-minute program. Simon”s piano playing is stunning, whether running fast, hard lines or playing the beautiful, repetitive themes that create a calming backdrop for his ensemble. Saxophonists Mark Turner, in a Coltrane-Brecker combo style on tenor, and Dave Binney, a bit more individualistic on alto, lay a foundation for the others, do their own fair share of improvising, and give the music a tuneful center. They are most effective on the minimal intro”d, gossip-chattery sound of ”Uncertainty” fueling Simon”s ultra-melodic Don Grolnick-like piano musings. It”s new contemporary jazz with many unconventional twists and turns, and marks a growth curve in the pianist/composers blossoming career.
Track Listing
- The Prayer
- Uncertainty
- The Process
- El Manisero – Part1
- La Bikina
- Quinta Anauco
- The Cha Cha
- Ericka
- El Manisero – Part2
Additional Details
Label: Red Records
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 67 mins
Release Date: 04/13/11
UPC: 027312331523
