Not the Last Waltz

[B. Goren.]

At the beginning of March, I spent several days in Paris and since Paris is considered as one of temples of jazz, I had to go and listen to some jazz music…

One night I went to listen to Marc Copland at the Sunside club but the more interesting story was the second night: Gordon Beck trio at the Duc des Lombards. To be honest, I was not so familiar with Mr. Beck and his recordings. All I knew was one of his recordings as a side man of Jean-Luc Ponty and the duet he recorded with Phil Woods. Gordon Beck played with two young musicians, both unknown to me: Bruno Rousselet (bass) and Philippe Soirat (drums). This was one of the best gigs I have attended, at least during the last years. Gordon Beck is a great pianist with a great technic and the other two also made a great contribution. Gordon Beck's right hand playing reminded me from time to time Don Pulen's playing but maybe it is only my sick imagination. Mr. Beck played some of the compositions included in his new release: Not the Last Waltz. As this album was released app two weeks ago I ordered it and as you can imagine, it fulfills all my expectations: a great trio with a very original and interesting music. I recommend.

Edited June 15, 2004 by B. Goren.

[A Lark Ascending]

Have a look here for a Gordon Beck website with a ggod discography:

http://www.enter.net/~rainsong/gordonbeck.html

There was a thread about last years reissues from the 60s a few months back but I can't seem to get any joy out of the search engine!

[B. Goren.]

Thanks Bev.