Kenny Werner - The Melody (2015)

Pianist Kenny Werner has played with the bestand he is one of them. He moves through varied musical contexts with sovereign self-assurance, and is admired by musicians and jazz fans alike. Pirouet Records presents him in his first trio CD since 2008, accompanied by two exceptionally creative partners: drummer Ari Hoenig and German bassist Johannes Weidenmuller. Mr. Werners virtuoso partners are a half-generation younger. The bossa mentor for many musicians, author of a highly praised book on the creative force, and a current series of articles in Downbeat modestly remarks that, I feel like I still learn from them. The new CD, The Melody, sparkles with the continual beauty of the unexpected and far-reaching, well-rounded melody, whether on standards such as Try to Remember or Kenny Werners humorous, uplifting composition about the fate of 50 helium-filled balloons.

Kenny Werner: piano
Johannes Weidenmueller: bass
Ari Hoenig: drums