Liz Story: Solid Colours (1984)
1h 0min
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- Synopsis:
Liz Story has established herself as one of the most distinctive composers and pianists. The three-time Grammy nominee fashions a deeply personal style, balancing physical prowess against delicate moods, colors and textures, which take shape at the elusive transitions between classical and folk, with a rich jazz harmony of pioneers like Bill Evans, Story's acknowledged chief inspiration. Yet Colours is almost minimalist next to Evans's more densely textured works - a spacious blend of polychords, breezy runs, and finely timed sustenutos, with an accessible spirit and memorable melodies - like the uplifting figure she plays over a simple descending bassline in 'Hymn', or the indelible major-key main theme of 'Things with Wings'.
More economical than Keith Jarrett, more florid and changeable than Winston, Liz Story finds a compelling middle ground between jazz harmony and classical technique, outside improv and sturdy songcraft complex performance and inner stillness which is an audiovisual delight.
Tracklisting:
- Rope Trick
- Toy Soldier
- Hymn
- Without You
- Mostly the Hours
- Encore
- Wedding Rain
- Bradley's Dream
- Unaccountable Effect
- Things With Wings
- Solid Colours- Actors:
- Liz Story
- Studio:
- Quantum Leap
- Genres:
- Music & Musicals