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Hod O'Brien's second volume from a 2004 gig at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., is another evening of masterful piano, accompanied by two of the most in-demand accompanists, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Kenny Washington. The program mixes well-known jazz compositions and standards played with imagination. The crowd is wowed immediately with his explosive take of Sonny Rollins' "Pent-Up House," though he easily switches gears for a relaxing interpretation of Billy Strayhorn's swinging "Snibor." The trio reaches a climax with its intense workout of Randy Weston's "Little Niles," capturing its nuances while adding O'Brien's personal touch as well. "Love Letters" is a chestnut that has been overlooked for some time; O'Brien's breezy treatment reveals its considerable merits as a vehicle for improvisation. "In a Sentimental Mood" is a showcase for Drummond's inventive bass, with lush backing by O'Brien and Washington's subdued brushwork. The pianist concludes the set with two more songs from the vast repertoire of Duke Ellington, following the rollicking "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me" with a jaunty interpretation of the inevitable "Take the 'A' Train." ~ Ken Dryden

Everything was just right, if not perfect, for Hod O'Brien's performance at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. on July 6th and 7th, 2004 -- a receptive audience was there for both nights, recording engineer Jim Anderson captured the music and club ambiance,

Personnel: Hod O'Brien (piano); Ray Drummond (bass instrument); Kenny Washington (drums).

Liner Note Author: Pete Malinverni.

Down Beat (p.84) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[A] fluent, thoughtfully inventive pleasure from start to finish."
JazzTimes (p.111) - "O'Brien absolutely smokes this program of eight standards....We are smack there....[With] the full sonic complexity of a particular piano and the electricity in the night air."
Live At Blues Alley: Second Set Music


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List Price $16.99 (You save $3.20)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Live Performances, Piano
Label Reservoir (City Hall)
Orig Year 2005
All Time Sales Rank   67496  
CD Universe Part number 6923259
Discs 1
Release Date Sep 20, 2005
Studio/Live Live
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Mark Feldman
Engineer Jim Anderson
Personnel Ray Drummond - bass instrument
Kenny Washington - drums
Hod O'Brien - piano
Hod O'Brien Live At Blues Alley: Second Set Songs


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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Pent-up House
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Snibor
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.How About You
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Little Niles
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Love Letters
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.In a Sentimental Mood
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me / Take The A Train

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