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Ray Bryant: Somewhere In France
The session turns out to be a significant milestone that documents this unique pianist. As a solo piano performance, the music is unobstructed. The sound is well done. But what makes this one special is that Bryant's comments to the audience are captured on the recording as well. He was candid and offered considerable insight.
The pianist's distinctive bass lines appear in each of the styles he performs here. Whether walking the blues, bouncing a boogie-woogie, forcefully "preaching" a gospel piece, or simply interpreting a lullaby, Bryant's romping, two-hand approach remains unique. His theme song, "Slow Freight," makes a lasting impression.
Track Listing
1 Take The 'A' Train 2 Blues In G/Willow Weep For Me 3 Con Alma 4 Slow Freight 5 Jungletown Jubilee 6 Django 7 After Hours 8 When I Look In Your Eyes 9 Good Morning Heartache 10 In The Back Room 11 If I Could Just Make It Into Heaven 12 St. Louis Blues 13 Until It's Time For You To Go
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Ray Bryant
pianoRay Bryant- piano.
Album information
Title: Somewhere In France | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Label M
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