The Jacky Terrasson Jazz Trio - Lover Man

Venus Masterpiece Collection!

Limited edition 180-gram double LP

"Jacky Terrasson finds new routes into familiar compositions on these 1993 sessions for the Japanese Venus label. Well accompanied by bassist Ugonna Okegwo and drummer Leon Parker, the pianist dives head first into a rousing, if unusual version of Charlie Parker's 'Donna Lee,' initially kicking off an explosive vamp to play against its theme, though he eventually discards the vamp in favor of a more conventional, though thoroughly post-bop approach to this bop classic. Likewise, Terrasson introduces Miles Davis with a good bit of drama, even if he is more direct in his improvised introduction than Bill Evans was in his final years. The pianist's arrangement of Dave Brubeck's 'In Your Own Sweet Way' is particularly haunting, with his surprising chords in the bassline, then eases up a bit as he gets into a funky mood. Terrasson has just as much fun with standards like 'Broadway' and 'Love for Sale,' while also proving himself as a promising composer with two strong originals." — 4/5 Stars — Ken Dryden, AllMusic.com

Features:
Limited Edition
Venus Masterpiece LP Collection
180-gram vinyl
Double LP
Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
Gatefold Jacket
OBI Strip
Japanese pressing

Musicians:
Jacky Terrasson, piano
Ugonna Okegwo, bass
Leon Parker, drums

 

LP 1 Side A

1. Nardis

2. Broadway

3. First Child

4. Close Enough For Love

LP 1 Side B

1. Caravan

2. Lost

LP 2 Side A

1. Lover Man

2. Love For Sale

LP 2 Side B

1. In Your Own Sweet Way

2. Donna Lee

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