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Alan Broadbent: You And The Night And The Music
ByThe small group jazz format remains quite familiar to Broadbent, in spite of his rigorous schedule and extended commitment to the broader entertainment industry. This is his tenth trio recording. He continues to perform in and around L.A. and to share the passion with old friends. At Kikuya in Huntington Beach a few years ago, he performed “Baubles, Bangles and Beads” with bassist Putter Smith and drummer Paul Kreibich. The fluid emotion and close-your-eyes sensations that the three shared with their audience probed deeply into the soul.
Now, with Brian Bromberg and Joe La Barbera, the pianist interprets this standard Great American Songbook tune once again on You And The Night And The Music. Broadbent’s naturally aligned harmonies, crisp attacks and delicate lyricism give the listener a serenade for celebration. Bromberg interprets with stalwart ensemble cohesiveness and a lyrical solo ride. Floating, as if suspended in the center of one of the cozy nightclubs somewhere in your own hometown, the pianist and his partners stimulate your senses with a prescription for happiness.
Mellow and filled with pleasant harmonic concepts, the album presents seven standards with emotions bared and directions running free. Broadbent closes his eyes and lets the music flow; what happens just happens. Spontaneous melodies flow across his dimly lit performance area. Bass and drums understand fully. The pianist works up a sweat, and his concentration allows him to continue unabated. “What’s New” features a gradual climb by the pianist onto hallowed ground. When he pushes his fiery cadenza to the limit, he relents and chooses to close the piece with a humorous quote. Always one to relate to his audience on a personal level, Alan Broadbent interprets standards that take the listener on a vacation through inner space.
Track Listing
You and the Night and the Music; I Wish I Knew; With the Wind and the Rain in her Hair; Baubles, Bangles, and Beads; Ceora; What
Personnel
Alan Broadbent
pianoAlan Broadbent- piano; Brian Bromberg- bass; Joe La Barbera- drums.
Album information
Title: You And The Night And The Music | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: A440 Music
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