Lyle Mays With Marc Johnson & Jack DeJohnette - Fictionary CD

 Relaxing
Perfect CD for those who love piano jazz and want to relax and listen. For me Lyle is a surprise here because he just don´t get this space to perform on Pat Matheny´s records. The way he plays is just great. On drums is Jack de Johnette and on bass Marc Johnson. A real great cd with lot´s of good music.
Submitted by claesrunbalk (Gothenburgh, Sweden) 
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 Fictionary not the best of Mays.
"Fictionary" by Lyle Mays was an unsatifying experience for me. Mainly because I am not a big fan of the jazz trio, particularly when the music is as progressive and as dark this offering. Away from the PMG, Lyle Mays, for me, is at his best on the first four cuts from "Street Dreams". There his talents shine as a composer, arranger and performer of more traditional swing and latin styles, along with layered solo work in musical material that is happier and more accessible.
Submitted by a reviewer (Dallas, TX - USA) 
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 This is my favorite album of all time (so far)
I never tire of Lyle Mays' playing and compositions. He's much more consistent than PMG which makes this better listening to concentrate on or have on as thinking music while reading or writing. I must say that his music is very private, less useful as music for social occassions.
Submitted by Susan (Redmond, WA)
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