Oliver Jones - Second time around - [CD]

Pianist Oliver Jones is one of Canada s finest musicians, his career intertwining with the proud history of jazz that s flourished in his native city (Montreal) and beyond. Jones professional achievements include the Order of Canada; the Governor General s Performing Arts Award, for lifetime artistic achievement; and several Juno and Félix awards. He s recorded with such international luminaries as Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen, Herb Ellis & Red Mitchell. This new trio recording, with bassist Eric Lagacé and drummer Jim Doxas, is one of his finest to date, in a career filled with superlative achievements. It features a perfect blend of originals and standards, paced to perfection, alternating perfectly balanced gorgeous ballads with rip-roaring workouts as only Oliver Jones and his energetic trio can perform them. Tracks: Broadway / Surrey With A Fringe On Top / When I Fall In Love / Dizzy-Nest / Simple Blues / Angel and Mr Jones / Museric Waltz / Precious Lord / D For Doxas / Remembering Chris / Misty.