Larry Goldings

[Milestones]

Seems like a guy who has been a bit below the radar. I've recently been listening to him on some Jim Hall records--and really enjoying his work. He's played quite a bit with Scofield, and he has done a lot of stuff in a trio with Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart. Also on Brecker's "Time is of the Essence," which is my favorite by the late tenor man. Goldings is heard mostly on organ, but also sounds good on piano; his facility on both seems considerable.

It can be hard to get a lot of notice when you play keyboards (especially organ), and Goldings is not the flashiest player in the world. But certainly he's a talent worthy of greater recognition.

[jlhoots]

I believe he's fine.

Saw him live once & part of his B3 (I think) started smoking.

Edited April 10, 2014 by jlhoots

[BillF]

Seems like a guy who has been a bit below the radar. I've recently been listening to him on some Jim Hall records--and really enjoying his work. He's played quite a bit with Scofield, and he has done a lot of stuff in a trio with Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart. Also on Brecker's "Time is of the Essence," which is my favorite by the late tenor man. Goldings is heard mostly on organ, but also sounds good on piano; his facility on both seems considerable.

It can be hard to get a lot of notice when you play keyboards (especially organ), and Goldings is not the flashiest player in the world. But certainly he's a talent worthy of greater recognition.

I really like his playing. You say he's "not the flashiest", but it's his subtlety that appeals to me. I know the Bernstein/Stewart albums and "Time Is of the Essence". I must try to hear the Hall and Scofield.

[mjzee]

I saw him once with Scofield at the Bottom Line, right before "Hand Jive" came out. He's definitely good, though he doesn't have what you would call "star quality." He's a great supporting player. Let's not overlook "Saudades" with Trio Beyond (Scofield and DeJohnette).

[CJ Shearn]

"Live at Smalls" is killing, and of course "Saudades", which has always been one of my favorite albums since it was released.

Edited April 10, 2014 by CJ Shearn

[fasstrack]

He's been a great pianist since he came on the scene in the late '80s. Played organ back then, too, and graduated from the New School with Peter Bernstein. Began working with Jim Hall almost right away.

There are 2 recordings out now which ought to remove all doubts about his piano playing: one solo, one duo with Harry Allen. Unfortunately I don't have titles. If it's any help Jonathan Schwartz has been playing both on his weekend WNYC shows.

[duaneiac]

He certainly must be thanked / held accountable for bringing to the attention of the public at large the "talents" of John "Bowtie" Barstow.

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bowtiebarstow

Edited April 10, 2014 by duaneiac

[mjzee]

Release date May 27:

[HutchFan]

I think this a great record.

There's more piano than organ on this one. But I love Goldings' organ playing too.

I also dig Goldings' trio records with Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart, and I LOVE his work with Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts -- especially Wake Up to What's Happening.

 

Goldings is definitely an underrated talent in my book.