Combinations is David Kikoski's fifth Criss Cross album and his third all-original outing to date.
Joined by bassist Boris Kozlov, drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts, and guest tenorist Seamus Blake, the brilliant pianist varies his ensemble settings and creative approaches - from strong form to unbounded freedom, from solo to quartet and everything in between.
Kikoski knows exactly how to push himself, his colleagues, and last but never least, his listeners.
| 1. | Improvisations: (David Kikoski) Part I: Intro Part II: Trio 5:50 | |
| 2. | Cecilia (David Kikoski) 6:43 | |
| 3. | Duo, Part I (David Kikoski) 5:50 | |
| 4. | Bass Interlude (David Kikoski) 1:33 | |
| 5. | Tamami (David Kikoski) 7:51 | |
| 6. | Harmonizing Instincts (David Kikoski) 6:42 | |
| 7. | Blues For Us (David Kikoski) 8:01 | |
| 8. | Duo, Part II (David Kikoski) 5:13 | |
| 9. | Trio Improvisation, Part II (David Kikoski) 4:47 |
Total Time: 52:37
Recorded
December 16, 2001
in
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Engineer:
Max Bolleman
Producer:
Gerry Teekens
&
K. Hasselpflug (executive)