The Bebop Irishman, a Ray Bryant tune that seemingly hasn't been recorded since 1962, is a great number that lives up to its title - it could have been renamed A Ceilidh on 52nd St.!
Those chord voicings! I get goosebumps just hearing them and, sacrilege that it may seem, even better without the vibes!
Bass and drums gel perfectly, Bennett in particular capturing the empathy between Shearing and bassists Brian Torff and Don Thompson.
If you're looking to hear a piano trio to compete with the grandmasters (no pun intended) then look no further...
Also, if you want to hear Miller as a master accompanist listen to the recordings he made with his daughter, singer Rebecca DuMaine. Link.
Lance.
Released date October 4 - Summit Records.
One For the Woofer (Billy Taylor); You Took Advantage of me; The Bebop Irishman; I'd Love to Make Love to You; Bittersweet (Sam Jones); A Foggy Day; A Beautiful Friendship; Confirmation; You Must Believe in Spring; This Time the Dream's on me; Careful (Jim Hall); A Time For Love; All my Tomorrows; Just Imagine.
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