One of the more ideal ensemble combinations in jazz is the piano trio, with David Kikoski serving as a major proponent of the genre.
For his fourth Criss Cross album to date Kikoski leads a powerhouse trio with bassist James Genus and master-drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts.
Surf's Up is easily Kikoski's best to date, giving him space to romp through a diverse set of tunes covering everthing from Brazilian sambas to pop masterpieces by Frank Zappa and Brian Wilson.
1. | Oh No (Frank Zappa) 7:30 | |
2. | Cardboard (Charlie Parker) 6:24 | |
3. | Four In One (Thelonious Monk) 10:04 | |
4. | A Noite Do Meu Bem (Dolores Duran) 7:06 | |
5. | Little Melonae (Jackie McLean) 7:08 | |
6. | Surf's Up (Brian Wilson) 13:49 | |
7. | Bird Feathers (Charlie Parker) 7:42 | |
8. | Muito A Vontade (João Donato) 6:22 |
Total Time: 66:12
Recorded
January 18, 2001
in
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Engineer:
Max Bolleman
Producer:
Gerry Teekens
&
K. Hasselpflug (executive)