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"An inspired repertoire... some creative arrangements and reworkings... the first-rate musicianship and the joyful spirit are other reasons why Breathing Space is heartily recommended to fans of piano trios."
--Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
"Paterson's playing is always where it needs to be: one minute sensitive and relaxed, at another moment, explosive and muscular, and always musical."
--Paul Abella, Chicago Jazz Magazine
"Breathing Space is an assured and auspicious debut, a fine set in the classic piano trio mode."
--Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
"This is the essence of swinging, in the pocket, piano trio jazz."
--George Fendel, Jazz Society of Oregon
"He was raised right."
--Von Freeman
"Fans of the classic Jazz piano trio configurations will like this one."
--Larry Hollis, Cadence
BEN PATERSON TRIO
BREATHING SPACE
Exploring music from a modern perspective while maintaining an emphasis on melodic improvisation and a groove firmly rooted in the tradition, Chicago pianist Ben Paterson's debut recording "Breathing Space," makes a bold statement as to why he is a highly regarded fixture at all of Chicago's jazz clubs and a regular in the band of tenor legend, Von Freeman. Ben draws from his influences of Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal, and Oscar Peterson to create a swinging group sound with two of Chicago's finest, like-minded young musicians, Jake Vinsel and Jon Deitemyer.
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TRACKS
- 1. Whisper Not
- 2. Alice in Wonderland
- 3. I Thought You Should Know
- 4. Hymn of the Orient
- 5. I Wish I Knew
- 6. Nardis
- 7. Dancing in the Dark
- 8. Manorism
- 9. Gloria's Step