Kenny Kirkland!
5
By PBass
I especially like the extra "A" section that he adds to his "Yes Or No" solo. With a solo that good, you keep the track, and forget about the mistakes!
Revisiting Brandford
5
By freud
This was the first Jazz CD I ever purchased. I was in high school and had recently seen Branford play at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. I was obviosuly blown away by the live performance and wanted more. His verison of Lonely Woman is haunting. I love Ornette Coleman and it is rare to hear a group do his compositions justice. All the instruments stand out on this album.
the greatest piano solo in jazz history?
5
By bbw
I wholeheartedly agree w the reviewer above. the whole record is great but the piano solo on Yes or No is it. inspirational - pure fire & keeps you on the edge of your seat (if you can sit while hearing it.) RIP KK.
Fantastic Album; Swinging and Sophisticated Post-Bop
5
By pianoguy100
This album's greatness is largely due to the playing of pianist Kenny Kirkland. As an accompanist, Kenny comps with unparalleled rhythmic and harmonic command. As a soloist, he possesses an infectious forward momentum and sense of swing. He clearly has mastered the improvisational languages of Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner, and he adds to them is own unique sensibility. Kenny Kirkland's harmonic language sounds uniquely "modern" and beautiful, especially on "LonJellis" and "Yesterday's," and it becomes obvious why he has influenced the sound of so many of today's pianists. Branford is also excellent throughout, with an innate sense of swing and Coltrane-inspired harmonic complexity. This is a fantastic album, showcasing the talents of Branford and Kenny Kirkland especially. It stands out among the many "neo-bop" albums of the period because of its incredible swing and level of controlled sophistication. Highly recommended.
