Hal Galper - Invitation to a Concert

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 1990
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:45
Size: 157,7 MB
Art: Front

( 9:06)  1. The Lamp Is Low
( 5:10)  2. It Never Was You
( 6:25)  3. Bright Moments
( 7:33)  4. Hey There
( 9:46)  5. What's New
( 7:52)  6. Summer Night
(13:51)  7. I'll Remember April
( 9:00)  8. Balcony Rock

Recorded shortly after he left the security of Phil Woods' Quintet, pianist Hal Galper's Concord CD is a thoughtful and relaxed outing for his trio. "The Lamp Is Low" gets a groove by bassist Todd Coolman reminiscent of Ahmad Jamal's treatment of "Poinciana," with Galper not even hinting at its melody until five minutes into the performance. 

"It Never Was You" is quite somber, while "Bright Moments" is optimistic and the only uptempo piece, "Hey There," finds the pianist displaying a very light touch a la Wynton Kelly. The other selections emphasize close communication between Galper, Coolman and drummer Steve Ellington. This subtle session grows in interest the closer one listens. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/invitation-to-a-concert-mw0000674781

Personnel:  Hal Galper (piano), Todd Coolman (bass), Steve Ellington (drums).

Invitation to a Concert

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Todd Coolman Trio - Lexicon

Styles: Hard Bop, Post-Bop
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 66:00
Size: 151,5 MB
Art: Front

( 7:21)  1. Lexicon
( 9:51)  2. Con Alma
( 8:31)  3. Caravan
( 4:47)  4. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
( 8:04)  5. All Too Soon
( 5:06)  6. Summer Serenade
(10:36)  7. Cancion Para Cadiz
( 6:13)  8. You Go to My Head
( 5:26)  9. One for Walton

Bassist Todd Coolman makes his second recording as a leader with this Double Time CD. Accompanied by pianist Renee Rosnes and drummer Lewis Nash, Coolman explores a mix of established jazz standards and newer works. The interplay within the trio is marvelous throughout "Con Alma." Coolman takes the spotlight in the bittersweet Duke Ellington ballad "All Too Soon," while the Latin setting of Benny Carter's "Summer Serenade" features Rosnes' hip solo, followed by a Coolman improvisation backed by Nash's hand drumming. 

Tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson is added for three tracks, including Rosnes' turbulent "Lexicon"; a brisk, exotic take of "Caravan"; and the leader's "Canción Para Cadiz." 

~ Ken Dryden  http://www.allmusic.com/album/lexicon-mw0000186486

Personnel: Todd Coolman (bass); Joe Henderson (tenor saxophone); Renee Rosnes (piano); Lewis Nash (drums).

Lexicon

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