Consequences by David Kikoski
On his ninth Criss Cross date as a leader (and 22nd label appearance overall), pianist David Kikoski convenes an extraordinary trio with two famed and longstanding allies, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts.
It's no stretch to say that a lineup like this is guaranteed to swing - and it does, on a set of finely wrought Kikoski originals, including the two-part title track Consequences. Watts' own uptempo Mr. JJ and slow-grooving Blue Tain round out the set, and Kikoski ends with a poetic solo-piano take of Never Let Me Go.
Complex, elegant and bluesy, Consequences is an essential item in Kikoski's growing oeuvre.
Tracklist
| 1. | Blutain | 10:01 |
| 2. | Russian Roulette | 7:46 |
| 3. | Drama | 8:28 |
| 4. | Placcidity | 4:31 |
| 5. | Mr. JJ | 9:47 |
| 6. | (Still) A Glimmer Of Hope | 5:17 |
| 7. | Consequences Part I | 5:32 |
| 8. | Consequences Part II | 4:43 |
| 9. | Never Let Me Go | 6:49 |
Credits
David Kikoski (P)
Christian McBride (B)
Jeff 'Tain' Watts (D)
License
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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.”