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CD Reviews: Alex Clements, “Emily’s Song”
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Posted by: adminon Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 05:00 PM |
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By: Edward Blanco
An enchanting solo effort from Canadian Alex Clements, Emily’s Song conveys an emotion and warmth that shines through in a contemporary/ classical vein with rich lyrical playing by a virtuoso jazz pianist. The album is essentially a set of soft and sensitive piano music presented with a light touch on the keys appealing to ones softer side.
Clements plays five original compositions of which two were inspired by his children.
The opener, “A Song for Ethan,” written for his son, begins the embrace of beautiful music that last through out the album. Penned for his daughter, “Emily’s Song” is played in a quick tempo mood as the pianist runs through the keys in firm crisp fashion. The next tune, “Inspired By” is an excellent example of an energetic classical sound that one might hear in a concert hall setting of classical music.
Prominently featured here are two Michel Legrand standards, “Pieces of Dreams” offered in a simple ballad style, and the familiar “You Must Believe In Spring,” which for me, is one of the most beautiful renditions of this immortal chart ever recorded. The Gershwin/Heyward “I loves You Porgy” is the other standard piece on this disc, presented in a slow ballad style played to the heart in a nine minute tribute to the musical style of the great Bill Evans.
Clements solo journey ends with the soft and tender sweet number “Waltz for Peace” completing a masterful performance of a relaxing session of wonderful music that we all have a need for from time to time.
Year: 2006
Label: Self Produced
Artist Web: www.alexclements.com
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