David Kikoski - Kayemode

Styles: Piano Jazz

Year: 2017

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 60:31

Size: 138,9 MB

Art: Front

(7:28)  1. Au Privave

(7:45)  2. Binge Watching

(8:36)  3. Morning Glory

(6:33)  4. H & H

(6:34)  5. Switching Roles

(6:13)  6. Mirror Mirror

(5:45)  7. Trinkle Tinkle

(7:41)  8. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

(3:54)  9. Blues for Gerry

Since his first appearance on record (Randy Brecker's album In the Idiom), pianist David Kikoski has demonstrated an infinite capacity to swing, a rare sensitivity as a ballad interpreter and genuine harmonic savvy as a composer. He delivers once again on all counts on Kayemode. Kikoski says:  "I'm very proud and lucky to have 2 new collaborators in my trio. I met Justin Faulkner on a Monday night at "the Jazz Standard" where I play with the Charles Mingus Big Band and was very impressed. Soon after we really hooked up on a gig with Branford Marsalis and I remember thinking I would love to try and use him on my own project. We had a ball hanging at my house and shedding and listening to music.  Joe Martin was someone we both agreed on to be the perfect bassist for the session. I recently heard him at "Mezzrow" with Spike Wilner and was blown away. His use of harmony and counterpoint is more advanced than most bass players I've known. I knew he could get inside of my concept.  We are using 1st or 2nd takes with no fixing or editing, because I wanted the freshness and honesty to be there".

Personnel:  David Kikoski (piano); Joe Martin (bass);  Justin Faulkner (drums)

Kayemode

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