Wonderful jazz piano trio
Edward Weeks Sager | Sebring, FL USA | 07/24/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bill Charlap is one of the greatest piano jazz players in the world today. His encyclopedic knowledge of the American Songbook is amazing and this disc contains a nice representative cross section. This disc is one of about five so far on the Japanese Venus label featuring the New York Trio. They are all recorded in 24 bit sound using a proprietary Hyper Magnum Sound that is so pristine it's just remarkable. Rather close miked so you get lots of details. This is an amazing and refreshing disc to wind down from the press of modern life with. I just enjoy his playing so much. Bill and company reach down into these old songs and pull out gems you haven't heard before. What finesse and refinement and sensitivity they play with, and really enjoy themselves at the same time. This is a level of jazz music you won't find often. Enjoy."
Beautiful trio music
TJM | Oak Park, Illinois | 01/13/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been listening to a lot of piano trios lately, especially Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau. Bill Charlip's playing is beautiful and his improvising full of clear, gorgeously crafted solos. The bassist and drummer never get in each other's way and always support the melodies. When they solo, their work is always great. If you love piano trios full of beautiful melodies without being sappy or smarmy, buy this album."
