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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Unsung Hero, April 11, 2010
This review is from: Bedtime Story (Audio CD)
|The Billy Childs Trio|
Billy Childs-piano
George Mraz-bass
Billy Hart-drums
|Set List|
'Ain't No Sunshine'(Billy Withers)
'Speak Like A Child'(Herbie Hancock)
'Fragile'(Herbie Hancock)
'Toys'(Herbie Hancock)
'Tell Me A Bedtime Story'(Herbie Hancock)
'Jessica'(Herbie Hancock)
'Oriental Folk Song'(Wayne Shorter)
'Dolphin Dance'(Herbie Hancock)
'Sophisticated Lady'(Duke Ellington)
'Maiden Voyage'(Herbie Hancock)
Childs got his first significant recognition during his six year tenure(1978-84)playing with the Freddie Hubbard Group.One of the fine pianists on today's circuit,is also a great orchestrator,arranger,and composer.In his dedication to Herbie Hancock's compositions,he infuses the tunes with superb small ensemble arrangements,giving new life to these already well established standards.The ingenious re-working of 'Toys',is a great example.It is a real testimonial of how much can be accomplished with great small ensemble arrangements.This is inspiring music.
|Some other Billy Child recordings|
'His April Touch'
'Child Within'
'Portrait of A Player'
'Lyric'
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