Mike Jones is a true virtuoso, a two-handed pianist who often recalls Oscar Peterson while throwing in some heated stride now and then along with basslines worthy of Dave McKenna. On his solo record, recorded live at his regular gig at Buffalo's Marquee At The Tralf, Jones really rips into the veteran standards, many of which date from the swing era. Often drastically changing tempoes for dramatic effect, Mike Jones also shows sensitivity on the occasional ballads and creativity during a few...   [ read more ]

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Stretches Out is pianist Mike Jones' fourth CD on the Chiaroscuro label and is possibly the best of the four. It was recorded live in Las Vegas and there are no edits and no inserts. Jones plays 11 songs, including a lively version of "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" and "On the Sunny Side of the Street." This solo piano effort effectively displays Jones' technical and creative mastery of his instrument and gives the listener a nice jazz hour of Great American Songbook standards...   [ read more ]

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