Bourne/Davis/Kane: The Money Notes – review

(FogHorn)The Leeds pianist/composer Matthew Bourne might investigate anything from elliptical avant-funk to improvisation on a stageful of wrecked upright pianos, but his trio with bassist Dave Kane and drummer Steven Davis always show their affection for the jazz tradition – even if they do so in some strange ways. Though this album includes a merciless mockery of Keith Jarrett's fondness for scatting, and a cacophony of groaning after the breezy, Brubeck-like opening melody, it's predominan...

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