John Gallup Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just discovered this jazz pianist through Tidal, where a whole lot of her albums are available. I'd never heard of her but now am really, really enjoying her lyrical style and good taste, plus her own compositions. "Heather" on "Live at Yoshi's, Vol I" is a good place to start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkmcc Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 John, thank you for the heads up about Jessica Williams. I had never heard her name. Yesterday, after reading your post, I listened to her 1979 record Orgonomic Music, which was very cool. And this morning just listened to her 2011 Coltrane "tribute" record Freedom Trane; she's leading a trio on this one. Glad to have another discography to work my way through and enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 A piano trio can be engaging and relaxing; with plenty of space to let each instrument shine. I too am not familiar with her. Will be checking her out, thank you John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gallup Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Those who enjoy old-school stride piano (as I do) will also like Art Hodes, a lot or maybe all of whose stuff is on Tidal. The way these guys (Fats Waller is the best known) can play a metronomically steady rhythm with the left hand while improvising with the right is a constant delight to me. This record in CD form was my "gateway drug;" now I'm constantly in search of more vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkmcc Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thanks John, another winner with Art Hodes. I also listened to this Albert Nicholas - Art Hodes quartet record tonight. Piano and clarinet. Really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Added both to my Spotify library. Thanks for the recommendations guys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 great thread...I am enjoying Fred Hirsch - Sarabande this eve. Jessica is a favorite - Yoshi’s.....excellent sonics and performance... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 and........yes, so fantastic....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gallup Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Track 5, there, titled "Heather," is a favorite of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, John Gallup said: Track 5, there, titled "Heather," is a favorite of mine. playing now......yes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 the verdict is.... Heather is sublime.....again, always........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 anyone have any Jessica W on vinyl ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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