5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have!, August 13, 2000
This review is from: North Carolina: A State of Music (Audio CD)
As a relatively newcomer to jazz, I listened to this CD thinking because I was from North Carolina and enjoyed many of the "mainstream" versions of these songs, this collection would be a way to become a little more familiar with jazz piano. However, I learned that North Carolina: A State of Music is much more than just a collection of tar heel memories for piano enthusiasts. I think it can be enjoyed by many who at first blush would not reach for a jazz CD. What I like most about it is Robert maintains the original feel of the song to make it recognizable but adds his own special flair to make it something unique and truly his own. North Carolina: A State of Music doesn't leave my CD tray and is definitely a must have for all!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
What a find!, July 28, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: North Carolina: A State of Music (Audio CD)
Solo piano music at its finest! Griffin covers work by various artists who are fellow natives of NC, such as Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Roberta Flack, Mike Cross and the Squirrel Nut Zippers, yet the arrangements are unexpected, brilliant and all Griffin's own. Both classically trained and fluent in jazz, Griffin's sheer virtuosity is fluid, lyrical, polished and eminently listenable--and the humor of his rendition of Kay Kyser's Woody Woodpecker theme is a delightful plus. This CD will grow and grow on you--it's in heavy rotation at my house, and will stay there. And if you like this CD, don't miss Griffin's work with the Squirrel Nut Zipper's Katharine Whalen and her Jazz Squad.
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