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CD Reviews: Eyran Katsenelenbogen, “88 Fingers”
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Posted by: editoron Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 11:08 AM |
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By: Edward Blanco
Master pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen has often been compared to Art Tatum in style and technique, though I may agree in part, I see Eyran as more of a classical pianist with a bent toward the music of jazz. An Educator at The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Israeli-born Eyran is a virtuoso pianist, innovator and a jazz improvisationalist at heart. Eschewing the company of other musicians when recording, 88 Fingers is the pianist's tenth solo recording and a convincing one at that.
For some one who does not favor solo albums, I must admit that I was taken by the music in 88 Fingers and the impressive performance from Eyran. Wait till you hear his pounding version of “Mack The Knife” as he runs his fingers all over the keys with blazing speed. Ditto for his performance on Dizzy Gillespie's “Groovin' High,” yet he does show a softer side to his playing as on the opening Theme for 'Agatha' tune “Close Enough for Love” and the gentle “September Song.”
There is a=2 0bit of sophisticated improvised jazz in “Improvisation On Promenade Theme From Pictures At An Exhibition,” a long title but an exceptionally played number. Eyran even gets into a little Latin jazz on his “Improvisation On Waltz No.7 In C-Sharp Minor” as he rolls through the keys with an underlying Latin rhythm.
Eyran goes through sixteen charts in creative fashion displaying complete command of the instrument playing like there's no tomorrow. An enchanting album that one can listen to all alone and enjoy the energy and the warmth of Eyran Katsenelenbogen's 88 Fingers.
Year: 2009
Label: Self Published
Artists Web: www.eyran.com
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