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Dan Cray Trio: Over Here Over Heard

Read "Over Here Over Heard" reviewed by Jakob Baekgaard

by Jakob Baekgaard
January 17, 2009

For some time, pianist Dan Cray and his cohorts--bassist Clark Sommers and drummer Greg Wyser-Pratte--have been perfecting the language of the trio on a number of fine releases. Over Here Over Heard is the fourth album from this audacious working unit, which continues to find new magic in old tunes while throwing in some fresh sounds for good measure.

The album was recorded live at Pops For Champagne Chicago, which gives it a nice intimacy, and things kicks ...

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Dan Cray Trio: Over Here Over Heard

Read "Over Here Over Heard" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins

by Woodrow Wilkins
October 24, 2008

Often, when a trio plays jazz, it covers classics or performs original material written by the leader--usually the pianist. On Over Here Over Heard, the Dan Cray Trio does both and pleases a live audience in the process.The trio brings some varied credentials. Cray was a finalist in the 2003 Montreux Jazz Festival Solo Piano Competition. His associations have included Kurt Elling and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, and he has released three studio albums with his trio, the ...