I got in the car yesterday afternoon, put the radio on and what should be playing but JRR and the unmistakeable sound of Grant Green. What a great player with a joyous solo style. The track was Jean De Fleur.
Next track was pianist Barry Green (pictured with Emillia Martensson back in 2012 - ed.) in duo with bassist Dave Green! A lovely rendition of I'll be Around. He stayed fairly close to the melody but what a great pianist with an intimate style that really draws you in. I found it quite compelling. I already knew his name but not much about him. Had a look at his website. Some really beautiful playing. Anyone who doesn't already know of this fine UK player might like to check him out.
Roly
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I totally agree with you Roly. A very fine player indeed. Back in the day when I was a semi-regular barfly at The Spice of Life in Soho, Barry was invariably the house pianist. As these were usually nights for wanabee vocalists Barry had his work cut out but, he never failed. Probably one of the best accompanists on the scene. A role he also performed admirably with Ian Shaw at Sage Gateshead a year or two back. And, of course, a superb solo player in his own right. No wonder you were hooked Roly! Throw in his unrelated namesake on bass and you have some very verdant music pastures.
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