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The Musician

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The Musician
The Musician

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The Musician

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Over the course of an artist's lifetime, especially one well into their fifth decade like , it's not uncommon to see a great musician look back and take stock of what he's done and who he's worked with, and that's exactly what does on 2017's . To mark his 75th birthday in 2016, the lauded pianist played a six-week stint of shows at the Blue Note in New York city. During the event, he was joined by a bevy of guests including many longtime friends and collaborators like , , and others. The shows were filmed, recorded, and released in 2017 as part of three-disc album and documentary project. It's fascinating to hear take this time-traveling odyssey through his career, and despite the epic nature of the six-week event, he never sounds anything less than engaged, always playing with his trademark intensity and playful spontaneity. His duets are particularly engaging; just listen to his enthralling interplay with singer on "I've Got the World on a String" and "Spain" and you'll be captivated. Similarly compelling are his head-to-head sparrings with pianist on "Hot House," "Dolphin Dance," and "Cantaloupe Island." Elsewhere, revisits one of his most popular ensembles, , with bassist , drummer , and guitarist . A pre-eminent fusion group, here they take an unexpected acoustic approach to several of their best-known tunes, "Captain Marvel" and "Light as a Feather." We also get a taste of 's trio with bassist and drummer , who deliver a nuanced version of "I Hear a Rhapsody." Other discs showcase equally compelling collaborations with luminaries like pianist and vibraphonist , and a reunion with his featuring drummer and bassist . We also get a thrilling homage to early employer, jazz trumpet legend , with his band featuring trumpeter , and other alum. Indeed, is a superb live document spotlighting in settings that recall the best of his classic albums and proving how remarkably well both he and his music have aged. ~ Matt Collar
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