Release Date: 06 December 2019
Label: New Arts International
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 608917349825
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Challenge Records is proud to release the new album by piano veteran Lex Jasper with Frans van Geest (double bass) and Vincent Koning (guitar). Jasper gives us a combination of standards by George Gershwin, Billy Strayhorn and Jimmy McHugh, among others, plus original material written by the pianist.
"This trio's compatibility is exhibited by their time feel, harmonic and rhythmic agreement and overall simpatico. On the beautiful ballad, Letter to Alissa, you'll enjoy the trio's sensitivity which allows the melody and solo ideas to breathe. Lex Jasper's compositions blend so well with the other selections, you find yourself thinking that they just might be standards that haven't yet been heard.
My dear friend, boss and rhythm section partner, Ray Brown, had this to say. "If you're going to play someone else's material, make sure you put a new dress on it." Willow Weep for Me and Take the A Train, for instance, will provide new additions to your wardrobe! Lastly, just to make sure they have our attention, you'll appreciate the harmonic surprises they throw at us in I Should Care. Whether this trio plays a medium tempo swing, gentle bossa nova or peaceful ballads, you get the feeling that they "own" every groove they play. Sit back, relax and experience this trio's offering to us." - Jeff Hamilton
Tracklisting
The Eric Ineke JazzXpress Feat. Tineke Postma
Various Artists
Xose Miguelez
Teun Wisse & Teun Braken
Linos Piano Trio
Duke Ellington
Clemens Gottwald
Ben Markley Big Band & Ari Hoenig
Howl Quartet
Fred Hersch Trio
Kerry Politzer
Vincent Courtois Trio
Mike Westbrook Orchestra
Harper Trio
Jordan Williams
Lafayette Harris Jr.
