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The Unsung Hero

Brian D. Fitzpatrick | Medford, MA | 04/11/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"|The Billy Childs Trio|

Billy Childs-piano

George Mraz-bass

Billy Hart-drums



|Set List|

'Ain't No Sunshine'(Billy Withers)

'Speak Like A Child'(Herbie Hancock)

'Fragile'(Herbie Hancock)

'Toys'(Herbie Hancock)

'Tell Me A Bedtime Story'(Herbie Hancock)

'Jessica'(Herbie Hancock)

'Oriental Folk Song'(Wayne Shorter)

'Dolphin Dance'(Herbie Hancock)

'Sophisticated Lady'(Duke Ellington)

'Maiden Voyage'(Herbie Hancock)



Childs got his first significant recognition during his six year tenure(1978-84)playing with the Freddie Hubbard Group.One of the fine pianists on today's circuit,is also a great orchestrator,arranger,and composer.In his dedication to Herbie Hancock's compositions,he infuses the tunes with superb small ensemble arrangements,giving new life to these already well established standards.The ingenious re-working of 'Toys',is a great example.It is a real testimonial of how much can be accomplished with great small ensemble arrangements.This is inspiring music.



|Some other Billy Child recordings|

'His April Touch'

'Child Within'

'Portrait of A Player'

'Lyric'"