Jazz Piano Trio / Spanish Guitar
I'll take you a bit off the mainstream track here. Here are a few that I've found on my frequent rotation list on a regular basis. These selections tend towards the moody and sometimes darker, low-key. They are all outstanding recordings: Achirana which is currently only available used but well worth the price of admission IMO. Changing Places or anything by Tord Gustavsen Trio For Spanish Guitar, I'd point you to a different flavor: Try Carlos Paredes on the Portugese guitar. Very beautiful. Of course you cannot go wrong with Andres Segovia. Also, for a more modern interpretation, and I don't know that much about her, check out Milica Ilic. If you search out her video's on YouTube you can get a sense of her playing. Sadly not too much on recorded music from her, but her playing is beautiful, as is she. |
Many, many good suggestions above. I'd add the following trios/quartets: Bill Evans: Sunday at the Village Vanguard (a classic) Marcus Roberts: The Truth is Spoken Here (his piano solo cd "Alone with Three Giants" is a special favorite) Brad Mehldau: The Art of the Trio (various volumes) Charles Lloyd: The Water is Wide (a beautiful work) Have fun! Jim Crane |
The Lynne Arriale Trio. She plays beautiful, lyrical piano in a trio that includes a very unique drummer whose playing is also almost melodic. This is not New-Age music though, it's definitely jazz. Her first three albums on the DMP label are the place to start. She has gotten a little less accessible since then. I recommend this artist to anyone who likes jazz piano, not just people looking for an entrance point into jazz. Read the reviews of her albums at Allmusic.com. I can't understand why this woman is not better known by jazzers. Also, maybe she's been overlooked because she's so obvious, but if you don't like Diana Krall you probably won't like jazz piano. |
