A gem of modern jazz that combines cool intelligence and passion.
A beautiful session where tension and lyricism intertwine, brought to life by Duke Jordan's delicate piano.
Duke Jordan's piano is light yet powerful, each note conveying both tension and warmth. His bass and drums work in perfect harmony, highlighting the trio's sense of unity. The melodies flow gently yet harbor a hidden warmth, and deep emotion resides within the silence. The clean, unadorned structure highlights his musical intelligence. The beautiful balance between refinement and improvisation embodies the ideals of modern jazz.
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1)
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Sometimes I'm Happy
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2)
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Embraceable You
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3)
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Jordu
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4)
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Oh Yeah?
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B:
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1)
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Sometimes I'm Happy
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2)
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Embraceable You
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3)
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Jordu
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4)
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Oh Yeah?
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Drums - Kenny Clarke
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Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder
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Bass - Oscar Pettiford
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Alto Saxophone - Gigi Gryce (A1 to A4)
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Piano - Duke Jordan
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Liner Notes - Ira Gitler
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Design [Cover] - Don Schlitten