Solo: Arbors Piano Series at Mike's Place, Volume 1 is a solo piano album by John Bunch recorded in 1996 and released by the Arbors label.
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| Recorded | November 4–5, 1996 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Arbors |
Recording and music edit
AllMusic reports that the album of solo piano performances by Bunch was recorded on November 4–5, 1996.[1] Across the 18 tracks, the playing is "alternately upbeat, bluesy, easily swinging, lively and tender".[2]
Release and reception edit
Solo was released by Arbors Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer wrote that Bunch's "subtle creativity in giving the tunes little adjustments results in an easily enjoyable set of swing music, one of his best all-around recordings."[1] The JazzTimes reviewer concluded: "Bunch is unfailingly confident and clever, delivering imaginative invention without jettisoning the melodies."[2]
Track listing edit
- "Keepin' Out of Mischief Now"
- "Something to Live For"
- "Ain't Misbehavin'"
- "I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues"
- "Doxy"
- "Body and Soul"
- "Isn't This a Lovely Day?"
- "I've Got a Crush on You"
- "Honeysuckle Rose (song)"
- "Isfahan"
- "Lucky to Be Me"
- "Bess, You Is My Woman Now"
- "We Take the Cake"
- "Jimmy Rowles"
- "The Boy Next Door"
- "Sugar"
- "The Duke"
- "Sweet Lorraine"
- "John's Bunch"
Personnel edit
- John Bunch – piano
References edit
- ^ a b c Yanow, Scott. "John Bunch – Solo, Vol. 1". AllMusic. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ^ a b Myers, Patricia (April 1, 1998). "John Bunch: John Bunch Solo: Arbors Piano Series At Mike's Place, Volume 1". JazzTimes. Retrieved February 23, 2018.