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This wonderfully expressive session from Novato, California
based pianist John Mackay is evidence that the future of the Jazz piano
trio is secure. Mackay is a thoughtful, introspective colorist who carefully
paces his improvisations to logical and peaceful resolutions. There's nothing
bombastic about this musical aesthetic. . . . a suite of highly cohesive
solos, each bearing a marked focal point or climax. A singing, orchestral
approach to the piano is favored throughout, and the leader wisely recognizes
the value of simplicity in melodic development. One is not likely to hear more personal interpretations of the familiar standards, Smile, Bye Bye Blackbird, and You and the Night and the Music, each of which is masterfully reharmonized. Mackay's challenging Psychotic Dance Moves is a gem, a fascinating exploration of polyrhythms and group dynamics. Peaced Heart and Often Grin is a refreshing example of musical form at the service of content. James D. Armstrong Jr. (from Jazz Now, March 2000) |
Musicians: John Mackay — Piano and Synthesizer Steve Zerlin — Bass Paul Distel — Drums * Wilbur Krebs — Bass * Michael Aragon — Drums |
| Never Not Knowing Navaneeta | Sample | 4:55 | ||
| Smile Parsons/Chaplin, Bourne Company (ASCAP) | Sample | 5:30 | ||
| You And The Night And The Music Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz, Harms Inc., Schwartz, Arthur Music Ltd. (ASCAP) |
Sample | 6:53 | ||
| Scrambling Nobles * | Sample | 6:46 | ||
| Tennessee Waltz Redd Stewart, Pee Wee King, Warner Brothers Productions (BMI) |
Sample | 6:17 | ||
| On The Road To Franklin Square * | Sample | 4:19 | ||
| Psychotic Dance Moves | Sample | 7:06 | ||
| In The Manner Of Flowers * | Sample | 6:10 | ||
| Bye Bye Blackbird Ray Henderson, Ray Henderson Music, Olde Cloverleaf Music (ASCAP) |
Sample | 6:24 | ||
| And After So Long A Time * Finalist Utah Songwriter's Guild |
Sample | 6:02 | ||
All compositions by John Mackay (ASCAP)
except where noted. |
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Other CDs by John Mackay |
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| Fractal Blue | For Wayne and Herbie |
