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George Colligan/Jesper Bodilsen: Twins
ByManaging to create quite a good deal of excitement in the duo format of just piano and bass, Colligan has hit his stride once again with Twins, featuring Danish bass virtuoso Jesper Bodilsen. Recorded by SteepleChase front man Nils Winther in Denmark during the winter of 2000, this collection of nine pieces clocks in at just a tad over an hour and includes not only two Colligan originals, but also some well-chosen pieces from fellow pianists Keith Jarrett, James Williams, and John Stetch. "Arioso" swings energetically in an advanced style. Even a swing chestnut like "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" takes on an unsullied and contemporary face via Colligan's sophisticated harmonic sense. The remarkable thing is that as technically proficient as he is, Colligan's playing is always presented with grounded passion and logic. In other words, he has really developed his own voice.
A real keeper all the way around, Twins is yet another fine collection to add to Colligan's already imposing body of work.
Track Listing
Twins, Nobody Else But Me, Behind the Door, Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams, Consolation, Scandinavian Rhythm, Heavens of a Hundred Days, So Tender, Arioso
Personnel
George Colligan
multi-instrumentalistGeorge Colligan (piano) & Jesper Bodilsen (bass)
Album information
Title: Twins | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: SteepleChase Records
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About George Colligan
Instrument: Multi-instrumentalist
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