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Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments
by AAJ Italy Staff
Troppo spesso, quando ci si avvicina ad un disco chitarristico ci si ritrova ad ascoltare virtuosismi, passaggi veloci e - se si tratta di un disco mainstream - la rievocazione di una tradizione che fa capo a chitarristi come Barney Kessel o Tal Farlow. Diciamo subito che per Piers Lawrence è vero l'opposto: un chitarrista dal ...
Stolen Moments
Label: Jazznet.com
Released: 2008
Track listing: Pent-Up House; Samba Christina; Stolen Moments; Everytime; Donna Lee; Dimanche; Secret Love; Reza.
Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments
by Michael P. Gladstone
For his introductory album, guitarist Piers Lawrence has chosen material from some jazz standards, originals and one tune from the Great American Songbook. His use of a piano/bass/drum accompaniment provides a relaxed and amiable session. Born in New York City, Lawrence was raised in San Francisco, studying in Geneva, Switzerland before returning to New ...
Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments
by C. Michael Bailey
William “Count" Basie was a master of economy in his piano playing. Never flashy or overtly technical, Basie had a knack for being able to play the least number of notes while still maintaining the necessary momentum to swing. Miles Davis was another such master, where the music was more about style than technique. Guitarist Piers ...
Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments
by Elliott Simon
It's the overall creamy texture of the sound and the effortless vibe created by guitarist Piers Lawrence that makes Stolen Moments such an enjoyable listen. This is one together quartet whose mastery of group dynamics captures your attention right away with a short but effervescent rendering of Sonny Rollins' “Pent-Up House." Lawrence, who is a fluid ...
Piers Lawrence Quartet: Stolen Moments
by Jerry D'Souza
Guitarist Piers Lawrence realizes his dream of recording a mainstream jazz album through a well-balanced mix of originals and standards. Lawrence is a confident player with an ear for melody and flowing harmonies. He has a graceful quality that gets into the songs whether he is out swinging or embracing bop. Lawrence also comes off as ...
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