Bruce Barth - Don't Blame Me

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1997
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:41
Size: 137,0 MB
Art: Front

(5:08)  1. Don't Blame Me
(6:47)  2. Days of June
(6:33)  3. Evidence
(5:59)  4. Song for Alex
(7:37)  5. For Clara
(6:46)  6. Prospect Blues
(3:40)  7. Lazy Bird
(5:19)  8. The Way He Wore His Hat
(4:48)  9. Autumn in New York
(7:01) 10. Fascinating Rhythm

A rewarding trio session from Bruce Barth, one of the most underrated post-bop pianists. Joined by bassist Ed Howard and drummer Billy Drummond, Barth splits the program evenly between standards and originals, the latter including a lovely pair of dedications: "Song for Alex" and "For Clara." Barth's affinity for Monk comes through on "Evidence" and an intriguing original called "The Way He Wore His Hat," intended as a Monk tribute but based on a motif from "They Can't Take That Away From Me." With "Lazy Bird," "Fascinating Rhythm," and the title track, Barth and company display their flair for rhythmic surprises. ~ David R.Adler http://www.allmusic.com/album/dont-blame-me-mw0000030718

Personnel: Bruce Barth (piano); Ed Howard (bass); Billy Drummond (drums)

Don't Blame Me

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