Hirahara, Art
Positone, 2021, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 27.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 76
O’s Notes: Pianist Art Hirahara has resonant passages throughout the set, alone and with his core trio including Boris Kozlov (b) and Rudy Royston (d). Of note are “Cittadella” and “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” (solo), “Groundswell” and “Together Apart” featuring an explosive exchange between Royston and guest tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover. We enjoyed the playful spirit of ”Open Sky”, featuring guest Behn Gillece on vibes; Kozlov’s work on “Sunday Morning” and Hirahara on “Empathy”. This is a cool, relaxing set.
Publicist: Positone
