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Contents: CD Chiaroscuro, a prestigious label that documented the American jazz scene of the 1970s, is well known for releasing many live recordings that capture the essence of jazz. From their extensive catalog, we present the fifth installment of Chiaroscuro Jazz Classics, featuring a selection of live recordings, particularly those focusing on pianists! Recording Year: 1996 Participating Artists: Gene Burtoncini (g), Bill Charlap (p), Sean Smith (b) Veteran Gene Burtoncini, who has worked as a sideman for Tony Bennett and participated in many classic albums by Wayne Shorter and Marlena Shaw as a session guitarist, delivers a swinging live performance of standards with Bill Charlap and Sean Smith in a drumless trio! [TRACKLIST] 1. Japanese Maple 2. Lullaby of the Fallen Leaves ~ Summer Night 3. Ellington Medley 4. Dream Dancing 5. You Can't Go Home 6. Emily 7. My Funny Valentine 8. Sophisticated Lady ~ All the Things You Are [About Chiaroscuro] Chiaroscuro Records was founded in 1970 by producer Hank O'Neill, who later also worked as a photographer. The label's name comes from the Chiaroscuro Concerts that Eddie Condon held in the 1930s, and Chiaroscuro actively produces new recordings of veterans from the swing era, including Condon, making it a valuable label that preserves the golden age of American jazz. It is especially known for producing many works by pianists such as Teddy Wilson, Earl Hines, Dave McKenna, Ralph Sutton, and Mary Williams, and has long been popular in Japan, where there are many piano jazz fans. Furthermore, many of their early works were designed by David Stone Martin, a beloved jazz LP jacket designer, and both the content and the jackets are sure to delight Japanese jazz fans. Although O'Neill retired from the forefront after selling to Audiofile in 1978, Chiaroscuro continued to focus on promising young talents such as Jack Wilkins and Bill Charlap, giving them opportunities to release leader albums, and continued to release works by veteran pianists who embody the label's signature style, such as Junior Mance, Roger Kellaway, and Don Friedman, with unwavering affection. That's Chiaroscuro, a high-quality American jazz label! Media reviews and more: A live album featuring veteran Gene Burtoncini, who has worked as a sideman for Tony Bennett and others, and participated in many classic albums by Wayne Shorter and Marlena Shaw as a session guitarist, performing swinging standards in a drumless trio with Bill Charlap and Sean Smith! (C)RS
