Two by Two, Vol. 2 (1996)

About this title: After recording duets with five master pianists in early 1995 for Two By Two, Vol. 1, bassist Dave Young brought six more keyboardists into the studio for a follow up volume later in the same year. The elegant interpretation with Ellis Marsalis of Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance" is taken at a deliberate tempo, showcasing a long solo by the leader. There's no mistaking the gospel background of Cyrus Chestnut in the rollicking take of "Make Me a Pallet on the Floor," though Young's lively accompaniment makes it sound like he is steeped in church music as well. The bassist contributed the ... read more

Tracks:

1. Dolphin Dance [Hancock]
2. Blowin' the Blues Away [Silver]
3. Make Me a Pallet on the Floor [Traditional]
4. Moment to Moment [Mancini/Mercer]
5. Bass Blues [Young]
6. Self Portrait in Three Colors [Mingus]
7. One Finger Snap [Hancock]
8. Lover Man [Davis/Sherman/Ramir]
9. Nascimento [Harris]
10. Pendulum at Falcon's Lair [Pettiford]
11. I'm All Smiles [Leonard/Martin]
12. Peaceful [Doky]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.