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Genuine Chestnut
(2006)
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There's just no way not to like Cyrus Chestnut. His playing is robust but tasteful, and he plays ballads with a liquid fluency; his original compositions brim with good cheer; he favors middling tempos that neither tempt him to show off excessively nor to bog himself down in extended, self-indulgent elaboration. His first album for the Telarc ...
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Earth Stories
(1995)
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Cyrus Chestnut
Cyrus Chestnut's third Atlantic CD continues to showcase his tremendous growth as a thought-provoking pianist and composer. "In the Garden" is an inspirational solo indicating his gospel roots. "East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)" proves his ability to create a novel trio arrangement of a standard tune covered by numerous musicians. The ...
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Cyrus Plays Elvis
(2007)
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Cyrus Chestnut
You've got to give Cyrus Chestnut credit for not playing by the rules. Although he had little familiarity with the music of Elvis Presley, 15 years into his recording career the gifted jazz pianist decided -- virtually on a whim -- to record an album of Elvis songs. Chestnut did some homework, and working with his trio members bassist Dezron ...
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Soul Food
(2001)
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Cyrus Chestnut
One thing one can say about this popular swinging trad jazz pianist -- he's definitely not selfish when it comes to passing the musical soul food around. The punchy, heavy-swaying eight-minute title track begins with a sizzling brass section and then Marcus Printup's thoughtful, several-minute trumpet solo, while Chestnut takes a supporting ...
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You Are My Sunshine
(2003)
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Cyrus Chestnut
Cyrus Chestnut offers his listeners joy, inspiration, and a different approach to some classic material on You Are My Sunshine. This recording differs from Soul Food, his 2001 chart-topper, in that he digs deeper into the blues, gospel, and jazz traditions. Chestnut also uses his influences in a collective arrangement rather than using each ...
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Gold Sounds
(2005)
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James Carter/Cyrus Chestnut/Ali Jackson/Reginald Veal
Given the glut of "String Quartet Tribute to So and So," "Electronic Tribute to Some Crappy Band," and "Pickin' on Whomever" "tributes," it's somewhat surprising that no one has tackled Pavement in a tribute album -- not until now, at any rate. And even more surprising is that it's not one of those aforementioned knockoffs; it's a heavyweight jazz ...
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Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration
(2000)
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Various Artists
To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the piano, the Smithsonian Institution and Maryland Public TV collaborated to produce a public television special featuring a variety of pianists from the world of jazz, classical, and pop; this CD is the soundtrack to the program, which was recorded live. The eclectic mix of music begins and ends with Billy ...
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Dark Before the Dawn
(1994)
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Cyrus Chestnut
Cyrus Chestnut's The Dark Before the Dawn is a mature, versatile album. Chestnut and his trio members -- Steve Kirby (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums) -- provide their fortunate listeners with a little bit of everything on this collection. Chestnut pays homage to John Coltrane, and his brilliant "Giant Steps," on the lightning fast "Steps of Trane, ...
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Cyrus Chestnut
(1998)
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Joined by several important guests, Cyrus Chestnut proves once again that he is among the brightest, post-bop players of his generation. For this effort, his trio includes legends Ron Carter on bass and Billy Higgins on drums. Joining them are all-stars Lewis Nash (drums on two tracks), James Carter (alto on three tracks), Joe Lovano (tenor sax on ...
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Revelation
(1993)
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Cyrus Chestnut
On Revelation, Cyrus Chestnut offers 60 minutes of tasty, gospel- and blues-infused trio music. Both accessibility and virtuosity mark Chestnut's jazz playing, and his affinity for spirituals, hymns and down-home blues is evident in his emotional approach. He is fond of building momentum -- almost as if he were an evangelical preacher -- with ...
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
(2000)
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Cyrus Chestnut & Friends
On their update of Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Cyrus Chestnut Trio and friends -- which include Michael Brecker, Kenny Garrett, Steve Cole, Manhattan Transfer, Vanessa Williams, and the Boys Choir of Harlem -- infuse classics like "O Tannenbaum," "What Child Is This," and "Linus and Lucy" with a modern holiday spirit. Brian ...
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Another Direction
(1993)
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Cyrus Chestnut Trio
This single CD features a trio with fellow young lions Christian McBride and Carl Allen. "Revol" is a racehorse opener. The timeless ballad "My Funny Valentine" has a well-disguised introduction that adds to its melancholy mood. "Blue Skies" is driven by a funky vamp and highlights McBride's skills as a soloist. Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
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Nut
(1992)
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Cyrus Chestnut Trio
Nut is a two-CD set that marked Cyrus Chestnut's 1992 debut as a leader, though it was originally recorded in the U.S. for release in Japan as two separate CDs. Joined by two equally talented young lions, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Carl Allen, he covers a wide mix of standards, including a light, swinging version of Massenet's "Elegie," ...
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Essential Young Lions, Vol. 1
(1999)
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Various Artists
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Blessed Quietness: Collection of Hymns, Spirituals, Carols
(1996)
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Cyrus Chestnut
Cyrus Chestnut covers a wide range of hymns, carols and spirituals on this outstanding solo piano CD. A very dramatic "Holy, Holy, Holy" would inspire any congregation, while the rich voicings in "We Three Kings" are subtle yet moving. "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" is the most compelling track, with a thought-provoking arrangement ...
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Fresh Start
(1995)
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Jeri Brown & Cyrus Chestnut
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Jazz Voice [Knitting Factory]
(1997)
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Various Artists
Among other things, the 1997 Texaco New York Jazz Festival was the occasion for the release of this compilation of vocal jazz artists singing in a variety of styles and deliveries. The cuts are from already issued material from a variety of labels. Irrespective of the source, the result is a smorgasbord of jazz vocalizing by top flight ...
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