Combinations by David Kikoski
Combinations is David Kikoski's fifth Criss Cross album and his third all-original outing to date.
Joined by bassist Boris Kozlov, drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts, and guest tenorist Seamus Blake, the brilliant pianist varies his ensemble settings and creative approaches - from strong form to unbounded freedom, from solo to quartet and everything in between.
Kikoski knows exactly how to push himself, his colleagues, and last but never least, his listeners.
Tracklist
| 1. | Improvisations | 5:50 |
| 2. | Cecilia | 6:44 |
| 3. | Duo, Part I | 5:51 |
| 4. | Bass Interlude | 1:34 |
| 5. | Tamami | 7:52 |
| 6. | Harmonizing Instincts | 6:42 |
| 7. | Blues For us | 8:02 |
| 8. | Duo, Part II | 5:13 |
| 9. | Trio Improvisations, Part II | 4:47 |
Credits
David Kikoski (P)
Boris Kozlov (B)
Jeff 'Tain' Watts (D)
Seamus Blake (Ts) [2,6]
License
All rights reserved.
Criss Cross Records captures the aesthetic essence of cutting-edge hardcore New York jazz more consistently than any other label on 420+ albums recorded.. Founder Gerry Teekens (1935-2019), a linguistics professor by day and a semi-professional drummer by night, was a connoisseur of groove -- he operated by the motto, “If you have a great band, but not a great drummer, forget it.”