Stand!

by Eric Reed

Overview

Eric Reed is one of a number of African-American jazz pianists who has strong roots in church music; this trio outing with bassist Willie Jones III and bassist Rodney Whitaker consists of 11 originals that are inspired in part by his gospel roots while incorporating his broad jazz background. "Stand" is a rollicking opener that will invite comparisons to McCoy Tyner's thunderous style of playing, though Reed is very much his own man at the keyboard. The gorgeous, reflective "Prayer" reflects the pianist's innate lyricism, starting alone and picking things up just a bit as the rhythm section is added. His meditative "New Morning" and the whispering "A Love Divine" also merit strong praise. This is another potent session by Eric Reed, one of the top pianists of his generation. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	03/17/2009
Label:	WJ3 RECORDS
UPC:	0884501095259

Tracks

1. Stand!
2. Pursuit of Peace
3. Prayer
4. Git'cha Shout On
5. Gratitude
6. You Are There
7. New Morning
8. Adora¿¿¿¿o
9. Like a Thief in the Night
10. A Love Divine
11. Everything That Has Breath

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eric Reed   Primary Artist,Piano
Rodney Whitaker   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Willie Jones III   Drums

Technical Credits

Willie Jones III   Producer,Audio Production
Jeff Chenault   Design
Eric Reed   Composer
Katsuhiko Naito   Audio Engineer