Cyrus Chestnut Earth Stories CD

Cyrus Chestnut's third Atlantic CD continues to showcase his tremendous growth as a thought-provoking pianist and composer. "In the Garden" is an inspirational solo indicating his gospel roots. "East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)" proves his ability to create a novel trio arrangement of a standard tune covered by numerous musicians. The remaining tracks include a number of outstanding originals, especially the reflective "My Song in the Night" and the playful "Maria's Folly." ~ Ken Dryden

Recorded at Mastersound Studio, New York, New York from November 28-30, 1995. Includes liner notes by Cyrus Chestnut.

Personnel: Cyrus Chestnut (piano); Antonio Hart (alto saxophone); Eddie Allen (trumpet); Alvester Garnett (drums).

Audio Mixer: Joe Ferla.

Recording information: Mastersound Studio, New York, NY (11/28/1995-11/30/1995).

Photographer: David Katzenstein.

Arranger: Cyrus Chestnut.

Personnel: Cyrus Chestnut (piano); Antonio Hart (alto saxophone); Steven Carrington (tenor saxophone); Eddie Allen (trumpet); Steve Kirby (bass); Alvester Garnett (drums).

Down Beat (8/96, p.58) - 4 Stars - Very Good - "...races jocular runs...into detonated chords. His signature attack culminates in such a thunderhead of stupendous volume that salvos of layered crescendos float above their echoes....bassist Steve Kirby and drummer Alvester Garnett never miss a beat..."
Vibe (9/96, p.208) - "...the 33-year-old pianist guides the nimble-fingered bassist Steve Kirby and gonna-be-Buddy-Rich drummer Alvester Garnett into each composition like MacArthur into Midway..."