Customer Reviews

Bam Bam Bam

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Ok, this is one of those jazz records you must have if you are looking for lots of swing and superb piano and bass playing. Gene Harris will play it brilliantly in your home hi-fi if you give him the chance to perform his own version of «Summertime» (beware because you may become addicted to it...). As for Ray Brown you can't help liking his palying in «F.S.R.» and RIO. Don't hesitate in buying this record. It will pay you back in pleasure evey dollar you are spending.

Joćo Moreira dos Santos: www.bizarrologia.com/jazz.html

This is a technically impecable live recording, featuring an inspired trio who teaches a lot on performing solid state, straightahead jazz. Ideal for all kinds of audiences and also for those who want to listen to Ray Brown's harmonic and rhythmic superb technique.

This CD represents a perfect fusion of three excellent musicians. After hearing Gene Harris many many years ago in a group called The Three Sounds, I enjoyed his much matured complexity of style. After hearing a poor bass player a few years ago I came to appreciate the finesse that Ray Brown brings to the table. Add a consummate percussionist such as Scott Hamilton, and the interplay brings out the best of each.

Here is another album with Gene Harris and Ray Brown.
Gene Harris is always 10 stars (see my other reviews where I compare classical and jazz musicians).
Ray Brown is one of the greatest bassists of the world, along with Niels Orsted Pedersen and Sam Jones (a former Oscar Peterson's bassist)

Just listen the last track (BAM BAM BAM) and see what Gene and Ray are able to do !