Steve Kuhn - The Country & Western Sound of Jazz Pianos (Remastered) (1963/2020) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Steve Kuhn and Toshiko Akiyoshi are relatively unknown outside of jazz circles. Both are modernists and have styles that are quite different. Toshiko's playing is more of Bud Powell school, with long lines and explosions of notes in the right hand, and a more percussive, brittle approach than Steve. On the other hand, Steve has a more introspective, reflective way of playing -more behind the beat than Toshiko. The two styles compliment and offset each other beautifully.

I wrote the arrangements for this album knowing that with these musicians it had a good chance of being successful. After conducting the sessions, I knew that my faith had been well-founded. I think their playing is great. I think you will too." (Edgar Summerlin from the inside liner-notes)

TRACKLIST

1. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - Trouble In Mind
2. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - Hang Your Head In Shame
3. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - May The Good Lord Bless And Keep You
4. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - Someday You'll Want Me To Want You
5. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - Down In The Valley
6. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - Beautiful Brown Eyes
7. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - It's No Secret What God Can Do
8. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - Nobody's Darling But Mine
9. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - Along The Navajo Trail
10. Steve Kuhn & Toshiko Akiyoshi - Foggy, Foggy Dew



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