Gardony, Laszlo
Sunnyside, 2011, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 17.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score:
O’s Notes: Laszlo pays homage to Africa, the birthplace of all modern music with a series of originals and cool covers. He leads a quartet with Yoron Israel (d), John Lockwood (b) and Stan Strickland (sax, vocals). Gardony’s work on the keys is pronounced but not overbearing and well integrated with the rest of the band. Among the best are “Lullaby of Birdland”, “Johnny Come Lately” and the spirited “Bourbon Street Boogie” in the mix of mostly original tunes. The music is energizing!
Publicist: Braithwaite & Katz