by Grady Harp
Pianist/composer David Janeway is one fine Jazz pianist! He was trained in classical piano and moved into R&B and jazz with facility, having performed with such greats as The Supremes while also performing solo and with highly regarded ensembles.
In this refreshing recording Janeway performs in a trio setting, giving new light and luster to old favorites as well as some of his own compositions.
The ensemble – David Janeway – piano, Fender Rhodes, Cameron Brown – bass, and
Billy Hart – drums.
The tracks, including four of Janeway’s compositions – SWEET AND LOVELY, MINOR CONTENTION, BLUE SERGE, 4 MOONTRANE, GARDENIA, ONE FOR CEDAR, BRIGITTE, WALTZ FOR ZWEETIE, EXCURSION, ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL, IN PASSING, NEFERTITI, and MOVIN’ ON.
Sophisticated and inventive, this is a fine, refined jazz album, destined for awards!
