Save Us (2005)

About this title: The Dan Cray Trio's third recording is their most rewarding thus far. The many hours spent playing together really show, as pianist Cray, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer Greg Wyser-Pratte all communicate very well, often seeming to think as one. Their interpretations of a variety of jazz standards (plus three originals) are full of subtle surprises, including the classical-oriented introduction to "Just One of Those Things" and the unusual rhythmic patterns given "When You Wish Upon a Star." One can hear bits of Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau in some of the improvisations, but in reality ... read more

Tracks:

1. Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing [Wonder]
2. When You Wish Upon a Star [Washington/Harline]
3. Just One of Those Things [Porter]
4. If You Could See Me Now [Dameron/Sigman]
5. Farther from That [Sommers]
6. Trinkle Tinkle [Monk]
7. Night Dreamer [Shorter]
8. Summer in Central Park [Silver]
9. Without a Song [Youmans/Rose/Eliscu]
10. Good Morning. Good Bye [Cray]
11. Good Morning. Good Bye [Cray]

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