Loving Hank

Pianist / composer / teacher Debbie Poryes offers her fourth release dedicated to jazz pianist Hank Jones. In fact, "Loving Hank" is one of six original compositions by Porves and it opens the disc. The remaining compositions include Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now", Charlie Parker's "Confirmation" and Cole Porter's "All Of You". All but one song is performed by Porves in a trio setting with Peter Barshay (bass) and David Rokeach (drums). Erik Jekabson adds his flugelhorn on the title song. The performances are straightforward and wonderfully melodic.