Track
Day Of Grace (click to download)
Artist/Band
Darrell Grant
Duration
5:16
Album
Truth And Reconciliation
Record Label
Origin Records
Description
Critically acclaimed pianist/composer Darrell Grant (Betty Carter, Tony Williams, Roy
Haynes, Greg Osby) describes his 6th CD as a leader as his dream project. The 2-disc set
joins Grant with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade, and features guest
appearances by Grammy-winning guitarist Bill Frisell, vibraphonist Joe Locke, saxophonist
Steve Wilson, and guitarist Adam Rogers.
Grounded in jazz, Truth and Reconciliation brings together influences ranging from
classical to folk and soul. In addition to showcasing the masterful piano artistry that took
Grants 5 previous albums to the top of the radio charts, and earned his debut Black Art
a selection as one of the Top 10 CDs of 1994 by the New York Times, Truth and
Reconciliation highlights his unique voice as a composer on the albums 9 originals; and
features deeply personal re-workings of jazz tunes - Dizzy Gillespies Algo Bueno, Betty
Carters Tight, the Jerome Kern classic The Way You Look Tonight, pop anthems -
Sheryl Crows I Shall Believe, and Stings King of Pain, as well as showcasing Grants
vocals, which are reminiscent of Keb Mo and Milton Nascimento. Into this mix Grant
masterfully weaves archival spoken word excerpts from historical figures like Gandhi, JFK,
FDR, Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr.
Inspired by Grants own reflections on artistic truth, and profoundly influenced by his
study of the struggle for justice and healing in South Africa, Truth and Reconciliation
seamlessly dances between piano trio, quartet, quintet, and vocal settings, paying homage
to mentors, honoringtruth tellers, and celebrating beauty. It is a definitive statement by a
definitive artist.
Purchase this CD at origin-records.com.
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