Simplicitas by Edward Simon
Perhaps no contemporary pianist blends Latin and Jazz vocabulary with the deftness and fluency of Ed Simon, who demonstrates the point on his second Criss Cross outing.
Bassist Avishai Cohen and drummer Adam Cruz, both equally versed in the art of telling stories in swing and clave, join Simon on a program of six originals and a standard You're My Everything.
Guitarist Adam Rogers, himself a Criss Cross artist, and vocalist Luciana Souza augment the trio on the tune Unknown Path.
Tracklist
| 1. | Opening | 0:22 |
| 2. | Infinite One | 9:12 |
| 3. | Not So Unique | 1:17 |
| 4. | You're My Everything | 7:09 |
| 5. | Simplicity | 5:10 |
| 6. | Fiestas | 8:50 |
| 7. | Unknown Path | 5:10 |
| 8. | Fiestas (Reprise) | 5:25 |
| 9. | You're My Everything II | 4:15 |
| 10. | South Facing | 2:47 |
| 11. | Exit | 7:09 |
Credits
Edward Simon (P)
Avishai Cohen (B)
Adam Cruz (D / Steel D)
Luciana Souza (Vc) [7]
Adam Rogers (G) [7,11]
Pernell Saturnino (Perc) [1,6,8]
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.”