Jazz / Post-Bop
Recorded: Mar 13-Apr 3, 1995, Power Station, New York, New York
Brad Mehldau - piano
Christian McBride - bass
Larry Grenadier - bass
Brian Blade - drums
Jorge Rossy - drums
Pianist Brad Mehldau's debut as a leader features his straight-ahead style in trios with either Larry Grenadier or Christian McBride on bass and Jorge Rossy or Brian Blade on drums. The well-rounded set is highlighted by tasteful and swinging versions of five standards (including John Coltrane's "Countdown," "It Might As Well Be Spring," and "From This Moment On") and four of the pianist's originals. This CD serves as a fine start to what should be a productive career.
---Scott Yanow, AMG |
