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CD Reviews: Taylor Eigsti, “Let It Come To You”
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Posted by: editoron Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 10:19 PM |
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By: Edward Blanco
Former child prodigy and two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Taylor Eigsti releases his sixth overall CD and second for the Concord Jazz label, in what is sure to be another Grammy contender with “Let It Come to You.” Presenting a repertoire of eleven standout tunes, Eigsti provides refreshing interpretations to several old classics, “new standards” and four original compositions reflective of the pianist’s commitment to new music.
The album features a solid group of musicians including long time collaborator Julian Lage on guitar, Reuben Rogers on bass and Eric Harland on drums forming the core quartet. Among the special guests here, are saxophonist Joshua Redman and Edmar Castaneda on Columbian harp.
Eigsti opens up the program with a delicious up beat rendition of Cole Porter’s “I love You” ending with a rapid burst on the keys. On the following number, Pat Metheny’s “Timeline,” he gives way to Joshua Redman who delivers two brilliant tenor solos all in dedication to the late Michael Brecker. With an interesting arrangement to Duke Ellington’s “Caravan,” Eigsti, with Lage’s play, proceeds to fashion an Afro-Cuban spin to this classic.
Combining again with guitarist Lage for a duet, the duo deliver a warm and gentle performance on Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Portrait in Black and White.” Eigsti pounds the keys into submission on a very boppish rendition of “Deluge,” which I’m Sure, Wayne Shorter would not argue with, yet he goes on and delivers perhaps his best performance on “Fever Pitch” one of the best cuts on the album containing dynamite play from Castaneda on the Columbian harp.
The title tune is an absolutely beautiful love ballad designed to appeal to one’s softer side played gracefully by Eigsti. He ends the program presenting a multilayered three part suite entitled “Fall Back Suite” featuring Dayna Stephens and Ben Wendel on tenor saxophones as well as Evan Francis on flutes.
At the young tender age of 23, Taylor Eigsti is a remarkable talent and just one listen to this recording, will convince you. I was more than impressed with “Let it Come to You,” I was taken aback by the rich musical experience that I had just heard. This is one recording not to be missed, trust me and let it come to you!
Year: 2008
Label: Concord Jazz
Artist Web: www.tayjazz.com
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