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Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments

Read "Stolen Moments" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff


Troppo spesso, quando ci si avvicina ad un disco chitarristico ci si ritrova ad ascoltare virtuosismi, passaggi veloci e - se si tratta di un disco mainstream - la rievocazione di una tradizione che fa capo a chitarristi come Barney Kessel o Tal Farlow. Diciamo subito che per Piers Lawrence è vero l'opposto: un chitarrista dal ...

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Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments

Read "Stolen Moments" reviewed by Michael P. Gladstone


For his introductory album, guitarist Piers Lawrence has chosen material from some jazz standards, originals and one tune from the Great American Songbook. His use of a piano/bass/drum accompaniment provides a relaxed and amiable session. Born in New York City, Lawrence was raised in San Francisco, studying in Geneva, Switzerland before returning to New ...

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News: Performance / Tour

The Piers Lawrence Quartet Live at Minton's

The Piers Lawrence Quartet Live at Minton's

The PIERS LAWRENCE QUARTET returns to legendary Minton's Playhouse Saturday, August 2nd @ 10pm, 11:30pm & 1am, $10.00-Door 208 West 118th Street between St. Nicholas Ave and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (7th Ave) NYC 212-864-8346 for reservations We Love playing MINTONS because it's down the block from Chuk Fowler's elementary ...

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Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments

Read "Stolen Moments" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


William “Count" Basie was a master of economy in his piano playing. Never flashy or overtly technical, Basie had a knack for being able to play the least number of notes while still maintaining the necessary momentum to swing. Miles Davis was another such master, where the music was more about style than technique. Guitarist Piers ...

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Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments

Read "Stolen Moments" reviewed by Elliott Simon


It's the overall creamy texture of the sound and the effortless vibe created by guitarist Piers Lawrence that makes Stolen Moments such an enjoyable listen. This is one together quartet whose mastery of group dynamics captures your attention right away with a short but effervescent rendering of Sonny Rollins' “Pent-Up House." Lawrence, who is a fluid ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Piers Lawrence Quartet at the Kitano

Piers Lawrence Quartet at the Kitano

WHO: The Piers Lawrence Quartet WHEN: Thursday night, July 3, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. WHERE: KITANO 66 Park Ave @ 38th St. NYC. This is the 1st night of a long weekend so bring your super-sauve, fridgadaire, low-down groove on and ...

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Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments

Read "Stolen Moments" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza


Guitarist Piers Lawrence realizes his dream of recording a mainstream jazz album through a well-balanced mix of originals and standards. Lawrence is a confident player with an ear for melody and flowing harmonies. He has a graceful quality that gets into the songs whether he is out swinging or embracing bop. Lawrence also comes off as ...


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