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Title: Classic
Review: Classic record by shamefully underrated piano wizard.Mr.Mathews' best albumunder his name.His sideman jobs with Clifford Jordan,Joe Henderson,Roy Hargroveand many others are great,but this cd is special.Ray Drummond and Billy Higginsare glorious rhythm section,but leader plays magnificent.Title tune written by Masterhimself is mainstream jazz of the highest level.Contagious melody,superb improvasiation,beautiful infusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms.Next revelation is ''Meaning something'' byBill Lee,excellent and memorable tune.''One for Trane '' by Mickey Bass is vehicle forMr.Mathews' most sparkling playing,his fingers are incredibly fleet,but every note hassuperb articulation.Man is eloquent on standards,too,handsome interpretations of ''Theend of love affair'' and ;;You leave me breathless'' are full of beauty and optimism.Must have,piano trio at the very best.
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