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Jeff Gardner Trio: Breath
by Hrayr Attarian
Simplicity and sophistication are not mutually exclusive, especially when it comes to music. Jazz pianist and educator Jeff Gardner's trio disc Breath illustrates the point extremely well. The setting is a pared down, piano-led trio. The tunes are straightforward, mellifluous and serve as launching pads for very sophisticated improvisations. The music, all composed by Gardner, is in the post-bop vein, and its introspective nature has hints of modern classical styles. The pianist has the lion's share of ...
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