Manhattan Melodies

Manhattan Melodies Artist: Eric Reed
Label: Grp Records
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 011105029421
EAN: 0011105029421
ASIN: B00000JWOU


Release Date: 1999-08-10

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Tracks:

  1. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
  2. Manhattan Melodies
  3. Harlemania: Drop Me Off In Harlem/Harlem Nocture/Take The 'A' Train
  4. New York City Blues (aka Doc's Blues)
  5. Letter To Betty Carter
  6. Blues Five Spot
  7. Puttin' On The Ritz
  8. Englishman In New York
  9. Theme From New York, New York
  10. NYC Medley: Autumn In New York/Skating In Central Park/Central Park West

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An album which will far exceed your expectations.......2006-03-19

This is piano trio jazz, and it doesn't get much better than
this. It's bebop, swing, blues, it's classic, it's contempo-
rary, it's Eric Reed's take on some great well known melodies.
It's happy music, it grooves and rocks, every last tune is
a gem, my personal favorite being his fresh version of The
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy), Blues Five Spot,
and the NYC Medley which kicks off with a beautiful version
of Autumn in New York. He is a great soloist, and his improv
on this album is free and fluid. He takes standard tunes
in a fresh direction, breathing new and contemporary life
into each interpretation. It is a rare and pleasant surprise
when an album far exceeds your expectations making you feel
like you got more than your money's worth. This album is
just that, get it and hear for yourself!

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2003-01-08

To call Eric Reed gifted would be a vast understatement. His piano playing is superb, incorporating many different styles while creating his own at the same time. The record's opening song, a rockin' swingin' rendition of Simon and Garfunkel's "Feelin' Groovy" is absolutely fabulous. Reed's version of Monk's "Blues Five Spot" proves that he can play anything with ease. Reed, although an energic and exciting player, also excells at playing ballads, especially Sting's "Englishman in New York." But to call attention to any one song off of this album would be an injustice. The album is wonderful from start to finish, you won't be displeased.

4 out of 5 stars Very good but there's still alot of room for improvement.......2001-05-05

Mr. Reed's timing is often lacking. I particularly noticed it on the Thelonious Monk cut Blues Five Spot. But who besides Monk can really sound like Monk. .... Plus his phrasing is sometimes too harsh and could benefit from a lighter and more subtle touch.

I particularly liked the Letter to Betty Carter. It is a fitting tribute yet not of high enough quality as that produced by Miss Carter (a legend) herself.

By and large though the album is quite enjoyable.

5 out of 5 stars Best of the Best!.......2000-09-21

Well I think most people have assumed that Brad Mehldau is the Man as far as modern jazz piano is concerned. But wait! Have a listen to this guy! Quite simply Manhattan Melodies is one of the best jazz albums I have heard in years. Unlike so many American jazz albums that get released it sounds fresh, alive, melodic and it swings. Not a bad track on it and the whole production is first class. I hope it's not lost on the domestic audience over there who seem to be force-fed a diet of either burnt out artists who may once have been good, or so-called modernists who can't bloody play! Eric Reed though is one for the ages.

5 out of 5 stars A MUST BUY FOR CONTEMPORARY JAZZ PIANO FANS.......1999-08-14

If you are hip to Brad Mehldau, Geoff Keezer, Mulgrew Miller, Benny Green, etc. You will LOVE this cd. Eric is an amazing player.

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