Edward Simon Trio - Poesia - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Perhaps no contemporary pianist blends Latin and Jazz vocabulary with the deftness and fluency of Ed Simon, who demonstrates the point on his second Criss Cross outing. Bassist Avishai Cohen and drummer Adam Cruz, both equally versed in the art of telling stories in swing and clave, join Simon on a program of six originals and a standard InchYou're My Everything.Inch Guitarist Adam Rogers, himself a Criss Cross artist, and vocalist Luciana Souza augment the trio on the tune InchUnknown Path.Inch Album Tracks 1. Opening 2. Infinite One 3. Not So Unique 4. You're My Everything I 5. Simplicity 6. Fiestas 7. Unknown Path 8. Fiestas (Reprise) 9. You're My Everything II 10. South Facing 11. Exit

Album Tracks 1. Barinas 2. Caracas 3. Mérida 4. Maracaibo 5. El Diablo Suelto

Channeling the linear rhythmic energy of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, the reflective harmonic spirit of Keith Jarrett and Bill Evans, and the romantic spirit of Latin music, pianist Edward Simon presents a comprehensive portrait of his unique musical concept on his first trio album since 1995. Simon is accompanied by the great John Patitucci (Waynte Shorter's bassist) and drummer Eric Harland. Album Tracks 1. Navigator 2. Calabria 3. Process 4. Azules 5. Woody 'N' You 6. Reprocess 7. Tonado Del Cabrestrero 8. I'm in the Mood for Love 9. Azules