Ryan Slatko, the author and poster of the 3 Lyle Mays videos I posted above is a gifted pianist himself. His debut album was released 3 years ago and, after I listened to a few of his original compositions on YouTube I ordered the album. It is most definitely straight ahead "old school" jazz played by a group of young jazz musicians from today and the band is tight.
Green Ceiling - YouTube
Waltz for Monk - YouTube
In the following video Ryan explains what inspired him to compose the song titled "Green Ceiling"
Green Ceiling: Behind First Impressions - YouTube
Green Ceiling - YouTube
Waltz for Monk - YouTube
In the following video Ryan explains what inspired him to compose the song titled "Green Ceiling"
Green Ceiling: Behind First Impressions - YouTube