Gyárfás István Trio - Live at the Jazz Café (1996)

I think, if one had the chance to listen to a performance of the Gyárfás István Trio and his fellow musicians, he or she will become richer in their soul.

István Gyárfás' guitar playing is always fresh, vivid and rich in emotions. Professionalism and immediacy are the two most characteristic elements of his performing art. He suggests both with his way of lpaying and with his open personality, that happiness is not in an unreachable distance from us. Péter Czakó and György Jeszenszky are the partners for many years of István Gyárfás. They all understand each other very well and the two men forms a stable rhythm section. I should mention the name of István Regos, whose role on this album is much more important than just playing on saxophone. Regos is a master of styles and proportions, he is an excellent arranger. He makes a significant contribution to this album. I cordially recommend this album to anybody and I hope there will be much more people with desire to come to the Jazz Café and listen to the live performance of the Gyárfás István Trio. - by Domonkos Asztalos, PCD Multimedia Ltd.

Tracks:
1. Cherokee (Ray Noble) 3:52
2. Willow Weep for Me (Ann Ronell) 8:43
3. Boplicity (Cleo Henry) 5:16
4. Bernie's Tune (Bernie Miller/Mike Stoller) 5:05
5. Misty (Erroll Garner) 6:46
6. Says You (Wes Montgomery) 3:53
7. Polka Dots And Moonbeams (Jimmy Van Heusen) 7:25
8. Body and Soul (Edward Heyman/Robert Sour/Frank Eyton/Johnny Green) 7:12
9. Meditation (Antonio Carlos Jobim) 6:11
10. Five (Jimmy Raney) 4:19
11. Movin' Along (Wes Montgomery) 5:40
12. Rock-A-Bye (Jack McDuff/George Benson) 5:18

Personnel:
Istvan Gyárfás (Guitar)
Peter Czako (Bass)
György Jeszenszky (Drums)
Guest musicians:
Istvan Regos (Tenor Saxophone) - 3,4,7,10
Gabor Winand (Tenor Saxophone) - 12
Istvan Fekete (Trumpet) - 3,4,10,12
Viktor Hárs (Bass) - 12


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