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About the Artist
With Taylor Eigsti's new CD, Let It Come to You, the pianist-composer-bandleader takes another giant stride forward as a significant new voice in the jazz world, and at 23, he stands tall among a select few of his generation, who are in the midst of establishing themselves as the jazz stars of the future.
With this, his sophomore outing, and follow-up release to his 2006 breakout debut CD, Lucky to Be Me, for Concord Records, Eigsti says that this now is "the record that I've always wanted to make." Indeed, Let It Come to You reveals Eigsti as an adventurous artist who, while steeped in jazz tradition, is also committed to advancing it. As he writes in the CD's liner notes, his compositions "provide a glimpse of the new type of music that I am currently gravitating toward and convey the emotional concepts behind their inspiration."
In the wake of Lucky to Be Me's eye-opening success, Eigsti's talents and future promise was revealed. The pianist was featured on the covers of both Jazziz and Keyboard Magazine, in addition to being recognized in the DownBeat Critics Poll for two years running. He was also profiled in his own BETJ television special. Featuring such top-tiered support players as Christian McBride, Lewis Nash, James Genus, and Billy Kilson, Lucky to Be Me garnered two GRAMMY nominations: one for Best Instrumental Composition for his song "Argument" and the other for Best Instrumental Jazz Solo Performance on "Freedom Jazz Dance." The CD, which was released in March 2006, spent 23 weeks on the National Jazz Radio Airplay charts, peaking at No. 7. It ended the year in the top 15 most-played jazz albums on radio.
Let It Come to You, Eigsti's second CD for the Concord Records Label and his sixth overall release, is an impressive 11-song collection of imaginatively refreshed standards (including classic Cole Porter and Duke Ellington tunes), so-called "new standards" (including a Pat Metheny song and a cover of "Not Ready Yet" from the pop band, The Eels) and four remarkable originals (three of which form the impressive "Fallback Plan Suite" that concludes the album). Co-produced by Eigsti and Chris Dunn, the CD features the pianist's working band--longtime collaborator Julian Lage on guitar (who was also a key contributor on Lucky To Be Me), Reuben Rogers on bass and Eric Harland on drums--with such special guests as, Joshua Redman on tenor saxophone, and Edmar Castaneda on Colombian harp.
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Grammy nominated piano wunderkind Taylor Eigsti presents "Let It Come To You," his new CD of impressive original compositions and imaginatively refreshed standards ranging from Cole Porter to the Eels. This is truly a dazzling display of artistry on the keys that is not to be missed!
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Rick
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was innocently working, with XM radio jazz channel on in the background. Heard the familiar tune, 'Caravan', looked up at the LCD display to see the performer was Taylor Eigsti, an unfamiliar name. Went back to work. Hey, this is a pretty swinging version. Looked up again at the display and thought: I should try to remember the name Eigsti. Went back to work. Hey, this is a really hard swinging, virtuoso performance! OK, I stopped the work, turned up the volume, savored the rest of 'Caravan', came here to Amazon, and plunked down my order for this album and 'Lucky To Be Me'. Then I googled and learned I must've had my head in the sand, because this musician has taken on the jazz world by storm the last few years. As you can read from my experience, I can't recommend this as background music to work by.... but I urge you to check this out as music that will excite and amaze and envelope you!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Bill Evans
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This great talent is growing up in the limelight, before our very eyes. Very brave.
By R. Bernal
Format:MP3 Music
and the piece blew me away. Enough to where I grabbed my phone and left a voice message to myself to buy it. But, alas, these record companies and artists aren't stupid; you can't buy the .99 cent download you have to buy the entire album . You almost had me....
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Published on July 4, 2010 by Local Gratitude 907
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Breathtaking
Breathtaking new jazz. Incredible compositions - and incredible performances. The very, very, very best of modern jazz. Absolutely a must-have.
Published on April 10, 2009 by NY Frank
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An unsatisfying study. Much better than it sounds.
Mr. Eigsti seems hellbent on proving himself to musicians. Too bad he doesn't concern himself with listeners.
Published on January 30, 2009 by Phillip W. Hoffman
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A one trick pony...
I have not generally been to fond of today's (past 20 years) jazz, having cut my teeth on jazz of the 40s 50s and 60s. Sometimes too much honking and other noise. Read more
Published on October 17, 2008 by Stuart C. Brown
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Amazing!
I've been waiting for another Taylor Eigsti album for some time. This album is as wonderful as his first two. His skill at the piano is amazing. Read more
Published on July 12, 2008 by M. Harris
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