Search - Ray Bryant :: Somewhere in France

Somewhere in France
Ray Bryant
Somewhere in France
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
 
  •  Track Listings (13) - Disc #1

When people talk about today's great pianists, Ray Bryant's name must be included. This Philadelphia-born musician, the uncle of guitarist Kevin Eubanks, has played with everyone from Charlie Parker and Miles Davis to Carm...  more »

     
?

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Ray Bryant
Title: Somewhere in France
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Label M.
Original Release Date: 9/26/2000
Release Date: 9/26/2000
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo, Vocal Pop, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 644949570127, 825005931520, 803680637951

Synopsis

Amazon.com
When people talk about today's great pianists, Ray Bryant's name must be included. This Philadelphia-born musician, the uncle of guitarist Kevin Eubanks, has played with everyone from Charlie Parker and Miles Davis to Carmen McRae. He plays with a deep, blues-based sensibility complemented by an uncanny melodic mind. Those attributes are in full effect on this newly unearthed 1993 concert from France. Bryant's powerful left hand pounds out rolling boogie woogie-like basslines on "In the Back Room," Billy Strayhorn's "Take the A Train," and John Lewis's "Django." His take on W.C. Handy's chestnut, "St. Louis Blues," recalls distant echoes of the early stride and gospel pianists, and the frisky melody of "Jungletown Jubilee" reincarnates the keyboard with the ghost of Art Tatum's swinging supernatural signature. It's all good, and it's all Ray Bryant. --Eugene Holley Jr.
 

CD Reviews

Big Ray in a Frisky Mood!
Tom | Palatine, IL USA | 01/03/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"What fun! Ray rarely rocks-out like this, and it's fun to be there with him.If you are new to Ray, this may not be the album for you - it'll only confuse you. But for long-time Ray afficianados, this is a special treat."In the Backroom" smokes like no solo piano should...rare Ray in high gear.I love Ray Bryant, and I love this Album."