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Solo Piano en Argentina

by Kirk Lightsey

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1.
More Than You Know 09:55
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2.
Goodbye Mr. Evans 06:05
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3.
In Your Sweet Way 07:33
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Pee Wee - Heaven Dance 09:44
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Infant Eyes 09:21
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Habiba 06:03
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"While Rivorecords has a clear preference for Argentinian musicians, an important exception is the solo record of American pianist Kirk Lightsey, which captures him in a stellar performance at Buenos Aires Jazz Festival 2012.

Lightsey's roots are firmly planted in the hard bop idiom, but he has also worked as a session pianist for Motown Records in the 60s. Rhythm 'n' blues is in his blood and this becomes evident in the gutsy, rollicking outbursts that suddenly break through the contemplative mood in his version of Wayne Shorter's ballad "Infant Eyes." Lightsey has the whole history of jazz and blues in his hands and is able to use it at will in epic explorations of depth and variety. His percussive touch on the piano brings out the rhythmical elements in the instrument and makes it dance, but he is also capable of gently nurturing a pretty melody without becoming saccharine.

What is most impressive, however, is how he changes organically between styles and tempi while keeping track of the melody. His own originals "Habiba" and "Heaven Dance" hold up well in the company of compositions by Dave Brubeck, Tony Williams
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and Phil Woods. Here is an old master at work that sounds as if he has discovered his second youth."
JAKOB BAEKGAARD, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

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released January 1, 2013

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