Encounters by Danny Grissett
Pianist Danny Grissett, known for his work with Nicholas Payton, Tom Harrell and Vincent Herring, continues to deliver on the promise of his aptly-titled 2006 Criss Cross debut as a leader.
Featuring the same line-up as Promise - sensitive but effervescent bassist Vicente Archer and the equally intuitive and vibrant drummer Kendrick Scott - Encounters finds this young trio mining an interesting mix of original material and jazz standards.
Running the gamut from elegant balladry to grooving soul-jazz and unshakable swing, all with a modernistic approach to harmony, rhythm and composition, the Danny Grissett Trio ensures that modern acoustic jazz remains alive and moving forward.
Tracklist
| 1. | Hopscotch | 4:46 |
| 2. | Waltz For Billy | 7:44 |
| 3. | A New Beginning | 6:07 |
| 4. | Encounters | 5:59 |
| 5. | Toy Tune | 5:44 |
| 6. | Sunrise | 9:13 |
| 7. | It Could Happen To You | 7:52 |
| 8. | Never Let Me Go | 6:14 |
| 9. | Git! | 6:40 |
Credits
Danny Grissett (P)
Vicente Archer (B)
Kendrick Scott (D)
License
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Criss Cross Records captures the aesthetic essence of cutting-edge hardcore New York jazz more consistently than any other label on 420+ albums recorded.. Founder Gerry Teekens (1935-2019), a linguistics professor by day and a semi-professional drummer by night, was a connoisseur of groove -- he operated by the motto, “If you have a great band, but not a great drummer, forget it.”