Getting To Know You

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:00:51
Personnel includes: Mulgrew Miller (piano); Big Black (percussion). Personnel: Mulgrew Miller (piano, grand piano); Karriem Riggins (drums); Big Black (congas); Steve Kroon (percussion). Audio Mixers: Richard Clarke ; James Nichols. Liner Note Author: Samuel Fromartz. Recording information: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, NY (03/20/1995-03/21/1995). Photographer: Daniel Miller . Mulgrew Miller is in top form for these 1995 sessions. as he covers a wide range of compositions. With his regular trio on hand, including bassist Richie Goods and drummer Karriem Riggins, plus the addition of percussionist Steve Kroon and conga player Big Black, this marked the pianist's final recording for the Novus label. Miller's exotic "Eastern Joy Dance" and thoughtful "Second Thoughts" (which brings James Williams' writing style to mind) provide an excellent introduction. Standards include a breezy waltz treatment of "Getting to Know You" (from The King and I) and a driving rendition of "If I Should Lose You." The Beatles' "Fool on the Hill" takes flight in Miller's hands, as he adds a sprightly touch without sounding like a cocktail pianist. He also manages to make something of the usually lame "I Don't Know How to Love Him," as one wouldn't expect an introspective gospel flavor added to an Andrew Lloyd Webber composition, even if it is from Jesus Christ Superstar. Goods' contributed the soulful "Nandhi" to provide a strong finish to this rewarding, though now sadly out of print, CD. ~ Ken Dryden
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)