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Complete Recordings 1956-1958
Ronnell Bright Trio
Complete Recordings 1956-1958
Genre: Jazz
 
  •  Track Listings (21) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (8) - Disc #2

Ronnell Bright is one of the most underrated jazz pianists of his generation. His classical background led him to approach the instrument with respect for its fullest potential, while much of his jazz apprenticeship was se...  more »

     
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All Artists: Ronnell Bright Trio
Title: Complete Recordings 1956-1958
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Label: Fresh Sound Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 4/9/2009
Album Type: Import
Genre: Jazz
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Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 8427328605410

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Ronnell Bright is one of the most underrated jazz pianists of his generation. His classical background led him to approach the instrument with respect for its fullest potential, while much of his jazz apprenticeship was served with Chicago s Johnny Pate Trio. Bright s virtues include an exuberant beat and a supple, pliant conception at medium and up-tempos, with a subtle tenderness in ballads. His playing is full of technical ease, with an expressively pianistic touch, and he can create fascinatingly complete statements when he digs in. This compilation includes all his trio recordings. The opening track was recorded in his Chicago hometown with two local musicians. The second date, his first as a leader, was done shortly after the pianist hit the Big Apple in 1956, with bassist Leonard Gaskin and guitarist Kenny Burrell; they provided very capable support, with Burrell in particular soloing well. The following sessions were with Joe Benjamin and Bill Clark, who integrated with skill and taste into his New York trio. The rewarding last session, with Richard Davis and Art Morgan, took place in Paris while Bright s trio was accompanying Sarah Vaughan during the singer s European tour in 1958.

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