Jazz Articles about Jay Epstein

Jay Epstein: Easy Company

by Bruce Lindsay
December 13, 2009

One or two jazz standards, a handful of intriguing left-field choices, some interesting originals and one truly exceptional re-working of a classic love song-- Easy Company is an album of pleasing surprises, performed by three extremely talented musicians. Drummer Jay Epstein leads the trio and contributes all five original compositions, but this is a genuine group performance on which all three players shine. The album opens with left-field choice number one: John Williams' “Imperial March," better known ...