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)