New York Trio - Blues In The Night (Japanese edition)
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Bill Charlap, piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Bill Charlap]
Jay Leonhart, bass
Bill Stewart, drums
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Japanese Pressing
Label : Venus
Original Label : Venus
Recorded at The Studio in New York on June 7 and 8, 2001
Engineered by Katherine Miller
Produced by Tetsuo Hara, Todd Barkan
Remastered by Tetsuo Hara
Originally released in 2001
Reissued in 2021
Tracks :
Side A:
- Blues In The Night
- I Could Have Danced All Night
- You Better Go Now
Side B:
- My Funny Valentine
- Tenderly
- Blue Skies
- Don't Explain
Reviews :
After Bill Charlap was "discovered" by the Japanese independent Venus Records with his wonderful debut album for the label 'S Wonderful, he signed with Blue Note. Because of the contract terms, Charlap's name can no longer apper prominently on albums he records for Venus. Hence the anonymous moniker "New York Trio."
But make no mistake. This is Bill Charlap's trio. And what a trio! Veteran Jay Leonhart's bass sounds deep, lyrical and authoritative, and cutting-edge drummer Bill Stewart's surprisingly traditional drumming brings a unique tension to this group. This unusual trio has recorded six albums for Venus Records at the pace of one each year, and this is their first of the celebrated series.
One of the best interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Charlap dazzles us with his beautiful touch and tone, faithful rendering of original melodies and subtle addition of modern sensibilities. Selections are mostly medium to slow tempo ballads. As the title suggests, this is clearly music for the night.
Ratings :
Discogs 4.88/5