Sam
Leak, Dan Tepfer (pianos)
(Review by Hugh C)
Sam
Leak is based in London and Dan Tepfer in New York City. The two came together for the 2014 Steinway
Piano Festival in London, for which Leak was asked to write a suite for the duo
to play and improvise around.
Adrift is the
result, crafted in eight parts (Adrift: I to VIII), and presented on
this CD back to back (although with individual track numbers). The CD was recorded at the Yamaha Showroom in
Manhattan, NY. The quality of the
pianism is beyond doubt and the tone exquisite. Though stated to be part
through-composed and part open to improvisation, it is sometimes difficult to
tell where one begins and the other ends.
Whether
the outcome is two guys having fun in a piano shop or an exemplar of high art
is open to question. The answer is,
probably both! It certainly makes an
interesting and rewarding listen. The CD
is shorter even than most 33rpm vinyl, at 29 minutes and 1 second, precisely. Whether this comparative brevity is reflected
in the price remains to be seen!
Hugh C.
Adrift is
released on Jellymould Jazz on 2 November 2018.
Further
details and information regarding Sam Leak Trio “Adrift” tour here.
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