Cyrus Chestnut - There's A Sweet Sweet Spirit - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

From his emergence in the mid-Eighties to the present, pianist Cyrus Chestnut has declared himself a committed stylist completely infatuated with his instrument and the art he's sworn allegiance to, jazz. Chestnut has consistently shown himself an improviser of rare ingenuity and grace, yet what most distinguishes him from other gifted pianists of our era may be the sheer pleasure that radiates from all that he plays. While the characteristic cheer that Chestnut displays on InchNatural EssenceInch can be attributed to his undiminished vigor and attentiveness, the presence of his notable cohorts also contributes to the leader's focus. With the dynamic Lenny White on drums and the redoubtable Buster Williams on bass Cyrus & company breathe new life and vitality into that most venerable of jazz ensemble formats, the piano trio. Album Tracks 1. Mamacita 2. It Could Happen to You 3. Faith Amongst the Unknown 4. I Cover the Waterfront 5. I Remember 6. Dedication 7. My Romance 8. Toku-Do 9. Minority

Cyrus Chestnut, one of this generation's most soulful Jazz pianists, releases InchSoul Brother CoolInch. His new CD on WJ3 Records. Chestnut is joined by Willie Jones III (drums), Freddie Hendrix (trumpet) and Dezron Douglas (bass). InchSoul Brother CoolInch is comprised of all originals by Chestnut. Tracks include Soul Brother Cool, Dawn of the Sunset, Intimacy and Spicey Honey. Cyrus Chestnut will be touring Europe this summer with his Quartet in support of this new CD. Album Tracks 1. Spicy Honey 2. Soul Brother Cool 3. The Happiness Man 4. Piscean Thought 5. In Search of a Quiet Place 6. The Raven 7. Dawn of the Sunset 8. Intimacy 9. Every Which Way 10. Stripes

Jazz pianist par excellence, Cyrus Chestnut, returns to the HighNote catalog with a superb new piano quartet recording. This highly anticipated album showcases Chestnut's rhythmic precision, emotive touch, and improvisational flair complemented by an ensemble that provides both subtlety and drive. The combination of Chestnut's expressive piano playing with the string bass of Gerald Cannon and the propulsive beats of Chris Beck creates a sound that provides a luxurious background of vibrant color for the saxophone of Stacy Dillard. Chestnut's previous recordings on HighNote Records, including Kaleidoscope, and My Father's Hands, were met with widespread critical acclaim. JazzTimes lauded his Inchvirtuosic piano playing,Inch while Down Beat declared him Inchone of the finest jazz pianists of his generation.Inch This new recording is sure to add to that legacy, as Chestnut and his colleagues offer an imaginative set list comprised mostly of the leader's original works, spotlighting his distinctive compositional voice. It is required listening for anyone who appreciates the extraordinarily communicative depth of jazz piano ensembles. Album Tracks 1. Cured and Seasoned 2. Autumn Leaves 3. Ami's Dance 4. Prelude for George 5. Twinkle Tones 6. Song for the Andes 7. Big Foot 8. Moonlight in Vermont 9. There Is a Fountain