Jazz Articles about Louis Durra

About Louis Durra

Album Review

The constant revitalization of the piano trio is one of the most rewarding developments in recent jazz history and it continues apace with Louis Durra's Rocket Science. Durra isn't introducing a major paradigm shift, but with Ryan McGillicuddy on bass and longtime compatriot Jerry Kalaf on drums, he's bringing a few fresh new tunes to the party and delivering them with a light, engaging yet imaginative flair.Rocket Science follows on from The Best Of All Possible Worlds (Self ...

Album Review

Louis Durra: The Best of Both Possible Worlds

Read "The Best of Both Possible Worlds" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
September 6, 2012

Versatile pianist Louis Durra is no stranger to genre bending experiments. His resume as a recording artist includes sessions with church choirs and musical casts, as well as Christmas discs and those with his more mainstream jazz trio. On The Best of Both Possible Worlds, he interprets eight popular tunes ranging from light rock to reggae, in addition to two originals that seamlessly blend in with the album's overall concept. Drummer Jerry Kalaf showcases his classical influences ...