The Quarantined Jazz Voyager

There’s A Sweet, Sweet Spirit ~ Cyrus Chestnut

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This week we listen to the music from There’s a Sweet Sweet Spirit, an album by pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Recorded on February 27, 2017 at Systems Two Recording Studios in Brooklyn, New York, the album was released on the HighNote label on Julyu 14, 2017.  

The album was produced by the pianist who pulls from a multitude of generations for his song choices. From Monk and Miles to Chopin, Thom Bell and Linda Creed, blending them perfectly for our listening pleasure.This tight knit group of musicians carry the musical conversation forward never overstepping or interrupting but supporting whoever is speaking.

Tracks | 59:56

1. The Littlest One of All (Bobby Hutcherson) ~ 4:20
2. Chopin Prelude (Frédéric Chopin) ~ 6:53
3. Nardis (Miles Davis) ~ 7:33
4. Little B’s Poem (Bobby Hutcherson) ~ 4:50
5. Christina (Buster Williams) ~ 4:51
6. CDC (Cyrus Chestnut) ~ 6:23
7. You Make Me Feel Brand New (Thom Bell, Linda Creed) ~ 6:07
8. Easy Living (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) ~ 8:32
9. Rhythm-a-Ning (Thelonious Monk) ~ 4:51
10. There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit (Doris Akers) ~ 5:36

The Players

• Cyrus Chestnut ~ piano
• Buster Williams ~ bass (tracks 1–4 & 6–9)
• Lenny White ~ drums (tracks 1–4 & 6–9)
• Steve Nelson ~ vibraphone (tracks 1, 4 & 8)
• Charlotte Small, Djoré Nance, Keesha Gumbs ~ vocals (track 7)

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