Review
David Hazeltine seems to get lost in the shuffle of so many modern jazz pianists on the scene. In demand as a sideman, and prominent in his role with the group One for All, Hazeltine's own quintet consistently offers well-defined, mainstream modern jazz. Perhaps Inversions will be the breakthrough, due to the usual high-caliber musicianship, the repertoire he has chosen to interpret, and the unique sound of the band. With vibraphonist Steve Nelson present, the sound is brighter, fuller, and deeper. One for All mate Eric Alexander plays a thickly cut tenor that never seems to dissipate, making Hazeltine's piano all the more supportive and substantive. Hazeltine's tribute to Cedar Walton, "For Cedar," shows his love for modern post-bop, while the hot Latin-infused title track has the band truly turning up the wick. Always mindful of the tradition, Hazeltine includes two tasteful standards, but the majority of the music is based in easy swing to hard bop. At the center is his clever, centered, never overwhelming piano playing, distinctive for those who choose to listen closely. Never a poll winner or critics' darling, David Hazeltine simply makes a brand of straight-ahead jazz that is interesting and original within accessible, comfortable parameters.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/inversions-mw0001987886
Artist Biography
Jazz pianist David Hazeltine was born and raised in Milwaukee, making his professional debut at age 13 and going on to gig extensively in Chicago and Minneapolis as well. Serving as the house pianist at the Milwaukee Jazz Gallery, he backed luminaries including Eddie Harris, Sonny Stitt and Chet Baker, the latter encouraging Hazeltine to further pursue his career by relocating to New York City; arriving there in 1992, he formed his own trio with drummer Louis Hayes and bassist Peter Washington, additionally serving as musical director for Marlena Shaw and playing with Slide Hampton's Jazz Masters Big Band as well as the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. With tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, Hazeltine also helmed the group One for All; as a headliner, he made his debut in 1995 with Four Flights Up, followed two years later by The Classic Trio. He resurfaced in 1998 with How It Is, issuing The World for Her the next year. Blues Quarters, Vol. 1 was released in August 2000.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/david-hazeltine-mn0000809844/biography
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Reseña
David Hazeltine parece perderse en la mezcla de tantos pianistas de jazz moderno en la escena. Demandado como sideman, y prominente en su papel con el grupo One for All, el quinteto de Hazeltine ofrece constantemente un jazz moderno bien definido y dominante. Tal vez Inversions sea el gran avance, debido a la habitual musicalidad de alto calibre, el repertorio que ha elegido para interpretar, y el sonido único de la banda. Con el vibrafonista Steve Nelson presente, el sonido es más brillante, más completo y más profundo. El compañero de One for All Eric Alexander toca un tenor de corte grueso que nunca parece disiparse, lo que hace que el piano de Hazeltine sea aún más solidario y sustancioso. El tributo de Hazeltine a Cedar Walton, "For Cedar", muestra su amor por el post-bop moderno, mientras que el tema del título, con una fuerte influencia latina, hace que la banda suba la mecha. Siempre consciente de la tradición, Hazeltine incluye dos estándares de buen gusto, pero la mayoría de la música se basa en el swing fácil al hard bop. En el centro está su inteligente, centrada, nunca abrumadora forma de tocar el piano, distintiva para aquellos que eligen escuchar de cerca. Nunca ganador de una encuesta o querido por los críticos, David Hazeltine simplemente hace un tipo de jazz directo que es interesante y original dentro de parámetros accesibles y cómodos.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/inversions-mw0001987886
Biografía del artista
El pianista de jazz David Hazeltine nació y se crió en Milwaukee, debutó profesionalmente a los 13 años y también actuó en Chicago y Minneapolis. Como pianista de la Milwaukee Jazz Gallery, apoyó a luminarias como Eddie Harris, Sonny Stitt y Chet Baker, este último animó a Hazeltine a seguir su carrera trasladándose a la ciudad de Nueva York; al llegar allí en 1992, formó su propio trío con el baterista Louis Hayes y el bajista Peter Washington, además de servir como director musical de Marlena Shaw y tocar con la Jazz Masters Big Band de Slide Hampton, así como con la Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. Con el saxofonista tenor Eric Alexander, Hazeltine también dirigió el grupo One for All; como titular, debutó en 1995 con Four Flights Up, seguido dos años más tarde por The Classic Trio. Volvió a aparecer en 1998 con How It Is, publicando The World for Her al año siguiente. Blues Quarters, Vol. 1 fue lanzado en agosto de 2000.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/david-hazeltine-mn0000809844/biography
Tracks:
01. Aki's Blues (6:54)
02. For Cedar (7:00)
03. A Lil' Bit (7:19)
04. Inversions (7:19)
05. Loverman (8:33)
06. Dave's System (7:13)
07. Everything I Love (10:08)
08. Tin Tin Deo (9:43)
Credits:
David Hazeltine (piano)
Eric Alexander (tenor sax)
John Webber (bass)
Joe Farnsworth (drums)
Steve Nelson (vib)
Label: Criss Cross Jazz – Criss 1326 CD
Released: 16 May 2010
Genre: Jazz
Style: Post Bop
Notes:
Recorded February 5, 2010 in Brooklyn, NY
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