Geissendoerfer, Uli
Black Coffee Music, 2012, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 19.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Pop+Jazz
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 
O’s Notes: Midway into the second track we are convinced that composer and pianist Uli Geissendoerfer is quite a talent. That is no surprise when reading his resume and past associations. He mixes Latin, soul, pop and world jazz on Colors. Vocalist Pascale Elia and Charles McNeal (sax) take lead roles and shine throughout the set, especially on “Honey Pie” the first of two McCartney/Lennon covers. McNeal’s funky “Intro to Soulful” is spot on before Uli works the organ and piano on “Soulful”. While the program touches many genres, it is all easy to embrace and a winning effort.
Publicist: Kari-On Productions
