...an overview of some of the best jazz Seattle has to offer.
In early spring 2000, some of the finest groups in Seattle donated a week of performances at Mack Waldron's "Tula's" as a tribute to his continued devotion to live jazz in Seattle and to help raise money for a new piano. As part of that project, Origin Records produced this compilation CD from recordings by many of the artists who donated their time, creating a snapshot of the very vibrant Seattle jazz community.
Track Listing:
1. Rhythm Method 8:21 Chuck Bergeron
2. Mahalia's Dance 5:57 John Hansen
3. Circle 7:55 Miles Davis
4. Wild West 7:26 Aaron Alexander
5. Young & Foolish Me 6:48 Hague/Horwitt
6. The High Country 6:26 David Marriott
7. Gray-Blue 5:47 Doug Miller
8. Without Joe Henderson... 6:12 Jim Knapp
9. All Too Soon 6:21 Ellington/Sigman
10. Jay's Maze 7:26 Steve Griggs
Performers:
Various Artists:
1. Chuck Bergeron Group
2. Jay Thomas Quartet
3. New Stories
4. Jay Clayton
5. Dave Peck Trio
6. Marriott Jazz Quintet feat. Thomas Marriott
7. Don Lanphere Quartet
8. Jim Knapp Orchestra
9. Greta Matassa
10. Steve Griggs
Production Info:
Produced by John Bishop
Project coordinated by Jane Peck
Mastered by Ross Nyberg at Studio X Mastering
Photography by Steve Robinson & John Bishop
Notes by Andrew Freund
Design & Layout by John Bishop/OriginArts
Reviews of The Piano: The Best of Seattle Jazz
All Music Guide (Adam Greenburg)
Stemming from a donation drive for a local jazz club, this compilation deals out an overview of some of the best jazz Seattle has to offer. While the title alludes to the piano as a centerpiece, the album doesn't focus so strongly on it. Every track save one includes an outstanding pianist (Marc Seales, John Hansen, and Dave Peck are among the brig ...
