Corea & Bollani - Orvieto

[Pete C]

This is one I'm looking forward to.

[Tom Storer]

I rarely enjoy two-piano duos. But I saw that there's a trio CD of Corea, Eddie Gomez, and Paul Motian coming out, "Explorations" of Bill Evans. Could be good.

[CraigP]

A two piano duo that knocked me out is the one from Satoko Fujii and Myra Melford.

[Ron Thorne]

I rarely enjoy two-piano duos. But I saw that there's a trio CD of Corea, Eddie Gomez, and Paul Motian coming out, "Extensions" of Bill Evans. Could be good.

Do you have a source or link, Tom?

[Tom Storer]

Somebody sent me a link, but I have that email at the office so I'll let you know tomorrow. Can't find it on initial googling.

[Squaredancecalling Steve]

This is one I'm looking forward to.

Better you than me.

[Tom Storer]

Do you have a source or link, Tom?

Got it, it was reviewed on AAJ:

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=40391

[Pete C]

Better you than me.

Pourquoi? Granted Bollani's solo album on ECM was a disappointment, but why the hostility about this project?

[Broncos]

I've never heard anything by either Bollani or Corea that moved me. I also don't like piano duos! Cluttered and narcissistic. Nice cover though.

On the subject of pianos, is it a widely held belief that Keith Jarrett has not released anything particularly attractive since the 1970s, or is that my own weird view? Nude Ants I could listen to over and over and over again...

[Squaredancecalling Steve]

Pourquoi? Granted Bollani's solo album on ECM was a disappointment, but why the hostility about this project?

I'm unenthusiastic about both pianists and a little peeved that Bollani's gotten so much ink.

[BrianL1]

On the subject of pianos, is it a widely held belief that Keith Jarrett has not released anything particularly attractive since the 1970s, or is that my own weird view?

Just your weird view

Nude Ants I could listen to over and over and over again...

Well, I can't argue there.

[CraigP]

I think Corea had some great acoustic albums in the late 60's - early '70's, including those with Circle. I don't think he ever got back to those heights after his fusoid period.

[BlueMiles]

I think Corea is pretty much a freaking genius. He can do just about anything in any setting--from solo, to piano duets, trios, duos with Gary Burton, jazz sextet, orchestral, fusion, etc. Among many great works...


Now He Sings, Now He Sobs
Corea and Burton live (ECM)
Trio Music (the Monk stuff)
Change--Origin
Remembering Bud Powell
Rendezvous in New York
Forever (though there are some weak spots)

[Pete C]

I'm in agreement with most of those albums, but I thought the Bud Powell project was a dud. I don't like the album, didn't like the show I saw at Carnegie Hall, and didn't like the DVD of the show at the Blue Note. But I'd also add Piano Improvisations Volume 1 as one of the great solo piano albums, and the two albums by the original pre-DiMeola RTF.

[BlueMiles]

I like most everything on Bud Powell--the opening "Bouncing with Bud," the structure and fire of "Willow Grove," Corea's melodic "Bud Powell," a fine showcase for Joshua Redman on "I'll Keep Loving You." You would fault this band? McBride? Haynes in full kick-ass mode? Kenny Garrett blowing serious heat?

[Pete C]

I think the leader deserves the blame, but for me the band doesn't gel and the treatments of the Powell tunes are lackluster.

[BlueMiles]

Well, we just politely disagree.

[Pete C]

Well, we just politely disagree.

Indeed. I'd never say it was "bad," just disappointing to me. I was glad he did it because I think Powell's compositions are underrecognized for some reason.

[Tom Storer]

I saw that band in concert. I agree that, like so many "concept" bands, it disappointed on some levels. Corea and Haynes were playing straight at each other much of the time and sparks flew. That alone made it worthwhile for me. I never listen to the CD.

[kurtdaniel]

I think Corea is pretty much a freaking genius. He can do just about anything in any setting--from solo, to piano duets, trios, duos with Gary Burton, jazz sextet, orchestral, fusion, etc. Among many great works...


Now He Sings, Now He Sobs
Corea and Burton live (ECM)
Trio Music (the Monk stuff)
Change--Origin
Remembering Bud Powell
Rendezvous in New York
Forever (though there are some weak spots)

Corea and Bollani made a very good romance dominated jazz piano collaboration..this colab made me enroll in the piano lessons..

[tyrangrillo]

Love this album! A pure delight from start to finish. My further thoughts here.