Andy LaVerne - Crystal Night - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

With over 30 leader/co-leader albums on SteepleChase, Andy LaVerne stands as one of jazz's most quietly fearless innovators. His new project, Crystal Night, expands the dynamic chemistry of his acclaimed trio-bassist Mike Richmond and drummer Jason Tiemann-by adding vibraphone's rising star Sasha Berliner, whose artistry evokes the spirit of Bobby Hutcherson and Gary Burton while charting her own path.This quartet offering features ten newly written LaVerne compositions, each meticulously designed to explore subtle harmonic colors, metric shifts, and emotional depth. From the title track's crystalline lyricism to the explosive energy of InchPower PlayInch and the gently introspective InchSecond Thoughts,Inch Crystal Night is a study in texture, trust, and ensemble clarity. InchIf you haven't known Andy LaVene ever, This ine is a perfect introduction. It's lyrical, musicaly intensive and most eloquent.Inch (Ole Mayyiemen - Jazz Special on SCCD 31818 Genesis) Album Tracks 1. Listen Hear 2. String Theory 3. Sounds of Music 4. Crystal Night 5. Powerplay 6. Innuendo 7. Doux Seize 8. Ways Away 9. Onto Something 10. Theia