Credits:

Alan Broadbent Trio

Description:

Alan Broadbent's new album is the ultimate piano trio performance by three well-known musicians. Born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1947, Alan Broadbent is a multi-talented artist and one of New Zealand's best-known and most popular performers. He has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards, winning twice in the "Best Orchestral Arrangement Accompanying a Vocal" category for his work with Natalie Cole and Shirley Horn. He has released piano trio works on the Discovery label and other labels, and is a popular pianist in Japan, having visited the country many times, and has recently released new works consistently on the Savant label. Like his previous release "Trio in Motion" (SCD-2188), this album was recorded at a private studio in Alan Broadbent's New York home. Bassist Harvey S., who has been a friend of Broadbent's since his Berklee days and with whom he has played together for many years, participated in the recording, and also served as producer and recording engineer. Of course, the drummer is Billy Mintz, who used to play with the band when they were in LA.Three like-minded people of the same age give a superb performance. It is truly a "Like Minds" of like-mindedness. The album contains nine songs, including one original by Broadbent. Starting with Hank Mobley's well-known "This I Dig of You," the album features works by Broadbent's beloved jazz giants, including Sonny Rollins' "Airegin," Bud Powell's "Blue Pearl," Charlie Parker's "Yardbird Suite," and many more. Broadbent's beloved jazz giants are featured on this album. All of the pieces are filled with Broadbent's signature style. The recording is in good condition, and is especially recommended for piano trio fans who prefer an orthodox style of playing.

Tracklisting:

1.This I Dig of You
2.Prelude to Peace
3.With the Wind and the Rain in Your Hair
4.Dance Only with Me
5.Airegin
6.Stairway to the Stars
7.Blue Pearl
8.This is New
9.Yardbird Suite