Reuben Brown - Blue And Brown

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1998
File: MP3@256K/s
Time: 67:47
Size: 128,2 MB
Art: Front

(4:43)  1. All My Tomorrows
(4:52)  2. I Believe In You
(3:17)  3. I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
(3:22)  4. I Cover The Waterfront
(3:54)  5. Things Ain't What They Used To Be
(4:19)  6. Beautiful Love
(4:41)  7. Look Away
(3:25)  8. You Took Advantage Of Me
(4:12)  9. Round About Midnight
(6:52) 10. Take The A Train
(4:37) 11. I Thought About You
(6:47) 12. The End Of A Love Affair
(4:30) 13. Central Park West
(2:57) 14. Don't Blame Me
(5:09) 15. Blue And Brown

A native of Washington D.C., pianist Reuben Brown seems to have made a few records back in the early ‘90s and then disappeared, taken off the scene by some illness alluded to in the liners to this set. In addition to those sides cut in 1994 that appeared on his debut trio date for SteepleChase, Ice Scape, come the fifteen solo tracks included here. Recorded with exceptional clarity, all of the subtle nuances that make up Brown’s mercurial technique come shining through. Be it a ballad, where his sincere interpretations are affecting, or faster paced material, Brown convincingly tells his story in a fashion that is never showy but which communicates directly with the listener. He evidently likes the piano’s lower register, as his tasty rumblings on “Beautiful Love” make clear. His bebop chops are also in top shape, as he turns “I Believe In You” into the silk purse that one might never think possible. All but two performances push the four-minute mark and maybe that’s why this set, along with the previously mentioned attributes, makes such a strong initial impression. None of the meanderings that often accompany solo discs are to be found here and if Brown makes his way back soon, one can only wonder what future treasures may be in the works. ~ C.Andrew Hovan https://www.allaboutjazz.com/blue-and-brown-reuben-brown-steeplechase-records-review-by-c-andrew-hovan.php

Personnel: Reuben Brown- solo piano

Blue And Brown

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Reuben Brown Trio - Ice Scape

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1994
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:07
Size: 144,9 MB
Art: Front

( 4:17)  1. Billy
(10:18)  2. Mack The Knife
( 5:17)  3. Night In Tunisia
( 6:44)  4. Ice Scapes
( 5:39)  5. Joe
( 6:45)  6. It's The Night I Like
( 3:57)  7. Lonely Afternoon
( 9:00)  8. Twilight At Duke's Place
( 6:27)  9. Lush Life
( 4:40) 10. Catania

Nearly every urban community is blessed with one or more jazz treasures who chose to stay at home. Piano-wise, in D.C. one of those has long been pianist Reuben Brown, whose roll has been slowed by illness in recent years. At places like One Step Down, Brown has eased the fears of many a traveling soloist dealt the often iffy “local rhythm section” card. Thankfully in 1994 Nils Winther of SteepleChase took some time to chronicle Brown’s marvelous, swinging and soulful touch at the piano. Assisted by masters Rufus Reid on bass and homeboy Billy Hart on drums, Brown brings his classic touch to the world. Among the highlights of this date are his unusual, hushed treatment of “Mack The Knife,” given new life courtesy of Reuben’s arrangement. Other standards include “A Night In Tunisia” and a gorgeous solo “Lush Life.” Otherwise Brown displays his keen compositional skills on the remaining seven tracks. ~ Willard Jenkins https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/reuben-brown-trio-ice-scape/

Personnel: Reuben Brown (piano);  Billy Hart (drums);  Rufus Reid (bass)

Ice Scape

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