Holding on to What Counts

by Chip Stephens

Overview

Chip Stephens' third CD (his first for Capri) is an adventurous session. The pianist is well supported by bassist Ken Walker and drummer Todd Reid as they delve into standards, landmark jazz compositions, and the leader's stimulating originals. The rollicking take of Horace Silver's "Cookin' at the Continental," the aggressive, polyrhythmic setting of Thelonious Monk's "Epistrophy" (which includes a few playful detours into other pieces), and the intense reworking of McCoy Tyner's "Passion Dance" show that Stephens is not one to take the easy way. The influence of the late pianist Bill Evans is unmistakable in Stephens' rich voicings heard in his arrangement of Cole Porter's "Everything I Love." Stephens' several originals also leave a lasting impression of a thoughtful composer who has a lot to offer, especially in the playful, Latin-flavored "Holding on to What Counts." ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	03/20/2007
Label:	Capri
UPC:	0054987408229

Tracks

1. Cookin' at the Continental
2. Pretty Little Puppet
3. Everything I Love
4. Epistrophy
5. Smiles Surrender
6. Passion Dance
7. Holding on to What Counts
8. Beans & Weenies
9. My Little Package
10. Medley: Up a Lazy River/Sweet Georgia Brown/Dig

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chip Stephens   Primary Artist,Piano
Chip Stephens Trio   Primary Artist
Todd Reid   Drums

Technical Credits

Thomas C. Burns   Producer
Chip Stephens   Liner Notes,Producer,Composer
Todd Reid   Layout Design,Design
Frank Daniels   Producer
Jeff Jenkins   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
Scott Griess   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering