Kikoski, David
High Note, 2019, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 25.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 77
O’s Notes: Pianist David Kikoski leads a quartet with bassist Peter Washington, Joe Farnsworth on drums and saxophonist/producer Eric Alexander. Eric and David handle the melodies but it’s the cohesive unit that shines!“Phoenix Rising“contains nine jazzy, easy-going, free flowing melodies that soothe the soul. Of note are ‘If I Were A Bell‘, ‘Kik It‘, ‘My One and Only Love‘ and the title track.
Publicist: Jazz Depot
