Ten Fingers, One Voice (1999)

About this title: This is delightful, unrestrained solo piano from one of the foremost jazz performers and educators of our time. For years Taylor recorded with trios, but here he goes it alone and treats the listener to another, more carefree realm of his playing. He covers eight jazz standards and does three originals, including the ballad "Can You Tell by Looking at Me?" and his tribute to Charlie Parker, "Early Bird." "Tea for Two" is probably the most widely recognized cover, but Taylor's treatment of it is far removed from its traditional arrangement. Teddi Castion's "Easy Like" is especially playful and ... read more

Tracks:

1. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) [Moll/Barris/Koehler]
2. In a Sentimental Mood [Ellington/Kurtz/Mil]
3. Joy Spring [Brown/Hendricks]
4. Laura [Mercer/Raksin]
5. Easy Like [Castion]
6. Night and Day [Porter]
7. Can You Tell by Looking at Me [Taylor]
8. Early Bird [Taylor]
9. Tea for Two [Caesar/Youmans]
10. Solo [Taylor]
11. My Heart Stood Still [Rodgers/Hart]

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