Mulgrew Miller - Live At Yoshi's. Volume One + Volume Two (2005) [2CD] {MaxJazz}

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Jazz / Hard Bop / Post Bop / Piano

Everything falls into place very nicely on this initial volume from Mulgrew Miller's two-day gig at Yoshi's in the summer of 2003. With the strong support of bassist Derrick Hodge and drummer Karriem Riggins, Miller's volcanic virtuosity on the piano is simply stunning. Taking no prisoners with his hard bop dash through the standard "If I Were a Bell," Miller immediately afterward soothes the crowd with Donald Brown's lovely, but only occasionally dissonant, tribute "Waltz for Monk," which might sound to many listeners like more of a salute to Oscar Peterson.

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The pianist's sensitive side is displayed during his powerful solo introduction to Antonio Carlos Jobim's "O Grande Amor," though the bossa nova rhythm does not enter the picture until the rhythm section joins him. Woody Shaw's "The Organ Grinder" is an overlooked gem, which alternates between a romping theme and a dark vamp. But the leader really pulls all stomps with his extended exploration of what was a once neglected ballad by Duke Ellington, "Don't You Know I Care," and one could easily imagine a singer walking on to join him for his lush arrangement. The pianist's furious post-bop original "Pressing the Issue" provides a surprise ending to this outstanding live set, which benefits from outstanding engineering throughout the CD.

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The second volume of material to come from a 2003 series of dates by the Mulgrew Miller Trio at Yoshi's is every bit as enjoyable as the first. Miller, one of many veterans of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers who have gone on to excel as a leader, has put together a fine group with bassist Derrick Hodge and drummer Karriem Riggins. Their thunderous opener is Victor Feldman's powerful "Joshua," which Miller devours whole with his exciting solo. He takes a funky approach to the standard "Comes Love" and offers an extended workout of "Little Girl Blue" with a bluesy undercurrent. Hodge opens Miller's original "One's Own Room" with a tension-building solo; the leader builds upon it as he slowly improvises upon its dark but fascinating theme. Two tracks salute old friends who have passed on. James Williams' "Road Life" is an upbeat number conveying the excitement within the world of a traveling musician; this hard bop vehicle has its share of surprising twists. Tony Williams, with whom Miller worked as a sideman, composed the driving "Citadel," wrapping up the CD with a strong finish. The intimate sound of these live sessions adds to the value of this highly recommended CD.

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