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Steve Million: What I Meant to Say
BySo this is a "reunion" of sorts, one in which Million not only plays elegant piano but wrote and arranged every number, all of which are well above the norm, especially the rapid and rhythmic "Old Earl," newly minted "What I Meant to Say," snug and swinging "Situations," smooth and synchronous "Waltz for Mr. Abercrombie" and the graceful, groovy "Blue Lizard." The others"Open the Book," "The Company," "My Explanation," "Missing Page" and "Azusa Dreams"are no more than a short step behind. The quartet opens with the leisurely "Open the Book," written by Million to mark his daughter Peige's first birthday. (He could have called it "Turn the Peige" but covers that ground later via the introspective "Missing Page"and the original title of "Open the Book" was "Open the Book to Page One.")
Sims solos admirably on "Missing Page," as he does on five other tunes, while Vincent has his say on "Situations" and "Blue Lizard." As for Cardenas, he is, like Million, a calm and steady presence throughout, whether comping handsomely or bringing to bear his eloquent solo voice. He and Million comprise a winning team, one whose every move is impressively underscored by new friend Sims and old friend Vincent.
Track Listing
Open the Book; Old Earl; What I Meant to Say; The Company; Situations; My Explanation; Waltz for Mr. Abercrombie; Missing Page; Azusa Dreams; Blue Lizard.
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Title: What I Meant to Say | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Origin Records
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