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Written by Don Berryman
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Monday, 29 August 2005 |
Shanghai is the debut from the young London-born bebop-influenced jazz pianist, Richard Luck.
This album features Luck on piano with Kevin Jones on Bass and Matt McDonough on drums performing standards, three Richard Luck originals and a hymn.
Richard Luck performs the songs on this recording with flair and a style that echoes New York of the 50's.
Luck's original songs are inventive and even on familiar tunes there are twists and turns to keep listeners interested.
This debut CD offering provides a glimpse into what should be a promising future contributing to the world of jazz.
Richard studied at Goldsmiths' College, University of London
studying piano
and performing with the University Big Band.
He began Post Graduate work in Jazz Performance at Trinity College of Music,
where he began performing with many ensembles including Trinity College Big Band and the
National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO). It was at Trinity College he formed what is now his working trio.
Richard spent the best part of a year touring the world on the QE2 and backing up many world-class acts.
Listen to samples from the CD at
www.cdbaby.com/cd/richardluck. |