Veteran jazz pianist Steve Kuhn has proved to be a popular artist in Japan, recording a series of CDs for the Japanese label Venus. On these 2006 sessions, Kuhn is joined by bassist Buster Williams and drummer Al Foster, two artists who also have extensive resumes. While the CD is titled Plays Standards, Kuhn doesn't stick exclusively to well-known works. In addition to Victor Young's widely recognized "Beautiful Love" (a favorite of pianist Bill Evans), the pianist offers a seductive take of the composer's "Golden Earrings" and a lighthearted, breezy setting of "Love Letters" as well. Kuhn's intense workout of "Alone Together" includes an amusing detour into Thelonious Monk's "Locomotive," while his revamping of "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" disguises the tune rather well. Kuhn also revisits his original "Oceans in the Sky," a brilliant piece evocative of a coming storm. Highly recommended.
Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
https://www.allmusic.com/album/plays-standards-mw0001918823
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El veterano pianista de jazz Steve Kuhn ha demostrado ser un artista popular en Japón, grabando una serie de CDs para el sello japonés Venus. En estas sesiones de 2006, Kuhn está acompañado por el bajista Buster Williams y el baterista Al Foster, dos artistas que también tienen un amplio currículum. Aunque el CD se titula Plays Standards, Kuhn no se ciñe exclusivamente a obras conocidas. Además de la reconocida "Beautiful Love" de Victor Young (una de las favoritas del pianista Bill Evans), el pianista ofrece una seductora versión de "Golden Earrings" del compositor y una desenfadada versión de "Love Letters". El intenso ejercicio de Kuhn de "Alone Together" incluye un divertido desvío hacia "Locomotive" de Thelonious Monk, mientras que su renovación de "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" disimula bastante bien la melodía. Kuhn también revisa su original "Oceans in the Sky", una brillante pieza que evoca una tormenta que se avecina. Muy recomendable.
Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
https://www.allmusic.com/album/plays-standards-mw0001918823
01.Alone Together - Arthur Schwartz - 7:16
02.Golden Earrings - Victor Young - 5:31
03.I Wish I Knew - Harry Warren - 5:59
04.Left Alone - Mal Waldron - 4:07
05.Blue Bossa - Kenny Dorham - 5:28
06.Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez - 6:34
07.Softly As In A Morning Sunrise - Sigmund Romberg - 6:32
08.You Leave Me Breathless - Friedrich Hollaender - 5:20
09.Oceans In The Sky - Steve Kuhn - 6:18
10.I See Your Face Before Me - Arthur Schwartz - 5:28
11.Love Letters - Victor Young - 6:50
12.Beautiful Love - Haven Gillespie / Wayne King / Egbert VanAlstyne / Victor Young - 4:35
Credits:
Steve Kuhn - piano
Buster WIlliams - bass
Al Foster – drums
Total time: 71:00
Recorded at The Studio in New York on August 30/31, 2006.
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