Leonhardt, David
Big Bang, 2011, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 17.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Swing
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 
O’s Notes: Almost every jazz musician has visited the works of Cole Porter and this is pianist David Leonhardt’s take. His arrangements are juicy with varied pace and lots of modulation. They open with a racy instrumental version of “Love For Sale”‘ that sets the stage for a great set! Larry McKenna (sax), Matthew Parrish (b) and Paul Wells (d) round out the quartet that expands to 5 with singer Nancy Reed. Enjoyable and energetic, it works!
Publicist: Kari-On Productions
