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Gabriel Latchin Trio: The Man I Love
by Neil Duggan
In the 1920s and '30s, American composer and pianist George Gershwin, together with his lyricist brother Ira, composed a body of work that bridged classical compositions and popular songwriting. Their sophisticated melodies and lyrics produced dozens of enduring jazz standards that have formed a cornerstone of the American Songbook for nearly a century. With these songs recorded thousands of times, one might question whether there is a need for further interpretation. However, pianist Gabriel Latchin's trio brings such fresh insights ...
Continue ReadingGabriel Latchin Trio: Viewpoint
by Neil Duggan
British pianist Gabriel Latchin, an artist who at the time of writing has notched up over 30 million streams, brings us his fourth trio album. In contrast to the previous outings, all the compositions here are Latchin originals. His trio is new too. Joining him are two names that bring reassurance whenever one sees them on album credits or live dates, first-rate British bassist Jeremy Brown and renowned New York City drummer Joe Farnsworth. It is fairly rare ...
Continue ReadingGabriel Latchin Trio: I'll Be Home For Christmas
by Peter J. Hoetjes
In 2020, when a respected musician decides to record a Christmas album, they invite perhaps the most basic question of all. Why? “I love Christmas," answers pianist Gabriel Latchin. “You kind of grow up and you know Christmas becomes less important, but I mean who doesn't like Christmas tunes?" One of the many changes brought forth by the widespread digitization of music is that a century's worth of Christmas songs are now available at ...
Continue ReadingGabriel Latchin Trio: The Moon And I
by Roger Farbey
Following on from Gabriel Latchin's eponymous debut album Introducing Gabriel Latchin Trio (Alys Jazz, 2017), The Moon And I, recorded in London in February 2018, seeks to consolidate his position as a first rate straight ahead jazz pianist. Indeed his style is not dissimilar to George Shearing, Oscar Peterson, André Previn or Dudley Moore. As with his first album, this one is populated by standards but there are also some Latchin originals such as the breezy waltz time “Brigi, My ...
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