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' series of tributes to greats of the past for
continues with this fine CD honoring
, who passed away in 1981. What is so compelling about
' salute to
is that he ignores her best known secular works; he sticks mostly to excerpts from her religious compositions, which, of course, still swing mightily. Joined by bassist
and drummer
, the pianist opens with a driving rendition of her
(from
).
is a strut that alternates between a slow chant (anchored by
's booming bass vamp) and some lively but brief up-tempo
choruses.
shows
' adventuresome nature as a composer;
and company are up to the task.
also wrote five originals that fit right in with
' songs.
doesn't try to mimic her style of writing but succeeds in capturing her essence in his compositions.
is a lively
vehicle and solo piano feature that has shades of
as well as
.
is a beautiful melody that also reflects the complex nature of
' playing, as well as her personality.
is an up-tempo
that has the angular quality of
's works with the aggressiveness of
. Recommended. ~ Ken Dryden