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  | STEVE KUHN ~ BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS
VENUS 1003 (Barcode: 4571292510035) ~ USA ~ Jazz-Classical Fusion
Recorded: 2007 Released: 2008
This is an album by American pianist / composer Steve KuhnFind albums by this artist, recorded in a classic Jazz piano trio format with bassist Dave FinckFind albums by this artist and drummer Billy DrummondFind albums by this artist. The album presents twelve tracks, all of which are interpretations of Classical Music pieces. The album offers a superb sound quality.
Kuhn is undoubtedly one of the most interesting American Jazz pianists, especially since his approach is often more European than strictly representing the American Mainstream Jazz tradition. He recorded many albums with European Jazz musicians and released albums on the ECMFind albums on this label label, before switching to the Japanese VenusFind albums on this label Records label, which released this album.
Kuhn has a Classical Music education and loves to perform his own interpretations of Classical pieces, with sound often like Jazz standards, which is perfectly illustrated by this album.
Overall, this is a wonderful example of Classical Music transformed into the Jazz environment, which is perfectly executed by a Master of the trade. Personally I’m not a great fun of this Jazz sub-genre, but Kuhn is a superb piano virtuoso, and one can’t deny him his dues. For Jazz classic piano trio recordings, this is a true gem.
| | Updated: 17/09/2025Posted: 17/09/2025 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
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