Dunton, Kait / Trio Kait
Album: Trio Kait   Collection:Jazz
Artist:Dunton, Kait   Added:Aug 2015
Label:Real & Imagined Records  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2015-09-18 Pull Date: 2015-11-20 Charts: Jazz
Week Ending: Nov 22 Nov 15 Nov 8 Nov 1 Oct 25 Oct 18 Oct 4 Sep 27
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Recent Airplay
1. Jul 18, 2022: Rebop
Prelude
4. Oct 26, 2017: Lucid Lightning Power Hour
Chrysocolia, Channels, Prelude
2. Jul 11, 2022: Rebop
Outlook Good
5. Dec 16, 2016: Rebop
Summer Solstice
3. Apr 10, 2018: Lucid Lightning Power Hour
Chrysocolia, Channels, Prelude
6. Apr 14, 2016: Moonlight Impressions
Chrysocolia, Channels, Prelude

Album Review
Be Sharp
Reviewed 2015-09-10
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: PIANO TRIO

This is pianist/composer Kait Dunton’s third album as a leader and the debut of this new ensemble, Trio Kait, featuring electric bass and drums. That electric bass provides a fusion-like vibe on many tracks. All tracks are original compositions by Dunton.

All instrumental. No FCC issues.

1 * Fast. Spirited & lively tune that picks up more and more momentum as it goes. (3:46)
2 Fast. Pretty, impressionistic piano fantasy. It’s quite short: could be an intro to #3. (0:42)
3 ** Fast. Simple, repeated melody on piano. Prominent, driving bass & drums. (3:33)
4 * Fast. Interesting rhythmically. Lots of syncopation & group interaction. (6:14)
5 Mid-tempo. Quite a lot more relaxed that all the preceding. Less rhythm section. (5:39)
6 ** Fast. Very energetic. Strong bass solo in middle. (3:18)
7 Slow. It’s not that I don’t care for ballads, but this is too slow and sleepy. (6:23)
8 Slow. Bass & piano exchange little soulful, bluesy licks. Drums just keep time. (4:38)
9 * Fast. Nifty little number that races on down the road. It’s got some drum breaks. (2:54)
10 * Mid-tempo. Happy, feel-good melody with an easy-going swing. (4:21)
11 Slow to mid-tempo. Sort of a ballad but not as sad as the title would suggest. (5:33)
12 * Slow. Cute, soulful melody played over & over. Tender and affectionate. (2:04)
13 Mid-slow. A gentle conclusion that doesn’t say much. (3:09)

Track Listing
1. Prelude   7. Ria
2. Channels   8. Yes
3. Chrysocolia   9. 50 Freeways
4. Summer Solstice   10. Outlook Good
5. Noraa   11. Love Lost
6. Time Travel   12. Wil's Theme
  13. Custom