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Trio

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This is one of those records that you like from the beginning and remains worthwile after repeated listenings: from the first note of the swinging Blues For Bulgaria (written by Peter Bernstein) to the funky final notes of And Then Some (written by Sam Yahel and inspired by his sidemanship with Maceo Parker) this record does not have a weak spot. The trio, consisting of Sam Yahel on organ, Peter Bernstein on guitar and Brian Blade on drums, shows that they are a regular working unit. Of the current three albums by Sam Yahel this is the stongest so far in my opinion. The choice of repertoire is impeccable: three Yahel originals and one by Bernstein are accompanied by lesser known older ones by Ray Brown (Gravy Waltz) and Bobby Hutcherson (Isn't This Music Around Me?) and two standards (the medium tempo Never Will I Marry the lovely ballad A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square). The general mood of the record is mellow, with uptempo tunes prevailing. The sound of this young trio (Yahel and Blade are not around 30 years old and Bernstein is still under 35) is like a modern version of Larry Young, Grant Green and Elvin Jones in the 60s. All three musicians show themselves at the top of their game and the sound recording does them justice, thanks to the Dutch recording tandem of producer Gerry Teekens and his regular engineer Max Bolleman. Highly recommended, both for beginners in jazz and long-time jazz lovers.

This is a very focused and enjoyable record. Brian Blades drumming combined with Yahels basslines really drives the music forward. On this album I feel Larry Youngs influence stronger than on the other ones.Bernstein really know how to play with and behind a hammond B3 player. I have several personal highlights.."Never will I marry" or the beautiful"A nightingale sang in Berkeley square" or the groovy " Gravy Walts" I hope Yahel continues on this track musically... This is absolutely the right track.

I had only heard one cut off of this cd on Pandora and immediately ordered it from Amazon. Could not wait to get it. When I did receive it I was very disappointed. I guess I expect al lot from a B-3 musician and Yahel did not do it for me. Not a distinctive sound (thought I was listening to Larry Goldings for a second) similar registrations on the lead. But it is a nice change of pace.

This album didn't really exite me; i knew about Sam by his amazin work with Joshua Redman, where he plays great lines with keybords/organ and bass lines as well. This album is played in a completly different mood, very relaxed and lakes any kind of acme or great themes. U won't really like it unless you're a big Yahel fan or play organ