The Nights of Bradley's

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:04:10
Personnel: Kirk Lightsey (piano); Kirk Lightsey; Rufus Reid (acoustic bass guitar). Liner Note Authors: Francois Zalacain; Russ Musto. Recording information: Bradley's, New York, NY (01/14/1985-01/16/1985). Photographers: Peter Blaikie; Russ Musto. Pianist Kirk Lightsey and bassist Rufus Reid first played together on a regular basis as members of Dexter Gordon's quartet in the 1980s. Their duo session is particularly special due to the tight musical communication between the two players, and the fact that it took place at Bradley's. Open for 25 years in New York and usually featuring piano/bass duos, Bradley's was one of the Big Apple's top after-hours clubs and a place for pianists to play before their peers. Lightsey and Reid (who is showcased on Benny Golson's "From Dream to Dream") explore seven sophisticated compositions, all but Johnny Mandel's "A Time for Love" originating in the jazz world. The two musicians are heard at the top of their game (which two decades later they happily still are) and come up with an endless series of fresh variations, including on Wayne Shorter's haunting "Speak No Evil" and a cooking rendition of "Oleo." ~ Scott Yanow
録音 : ステレオ (Live)