In Each Day, Something Good

Jazz | Jan 2010

Reviews

Fo
Reviewed 2010-01-24
ERI YAMAMOTO TRIO: In Each Day, Something Good
AUM Fidelity, 2010

MODERN JAZZ – Another beautiful album of deep, emotionally rich original music from this Japanese-born pianist and her trio, which has been working together for 14 years! A master storyteller at the keys, Yamamoto is distinctive for her warm, introspective touch, moments of joyous expansion and tunes that suck you into fully-realized worlds. You’d never guess, but tracks 3,6,7,8,9 are a score for a silent film.

Eri Yamamoto - piano
David Ambrosio - bass
Ikuo Takeuchi - drums

* * * * | Try any track. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10

1. 7:44 – calmly gazes into the distance, but rises in a surge from underneath
2. 5:37 – happy swinging stroll: piano solo fractures the beat and skips merrily
3. 6:28 – relaxed little tune, grows intricate, then serious over laid-back rhythm
4. 5:47 – upbeat and rather snappy, but with glimpses of emotional complexity
5. 6:15 – hints of North Africa in this sad ballad: cool rhythm & intricate piano
6. 6:44 – quick flowing tune: piano trips and wanders; rolling drum solo
7. 4:41 – tender stroll with a bit of soul; thoughtful bass solo
8. 4:54 – steps carefully, with a slightly nostalgic air
9. 4:52 – tick-tock walking theme: piano explores, bass probes carefully
10. 7:35 – warm, satisfied sound, familiar and welcoming; nice solos

[ Fo ] 01/24/10

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Charting

2010-01-24 — 2010-03-28 Jazz
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Track listing

1. Attraction Of The Moon
2. Secret Link
3. Every Day
4. We'll Figure Out Blues
5. Blue In Tunisia
6. I Was Born
7. A Little Suspicious
8. Let's Eat, Then Everything Will Be Ok
9. A Little Escape
10. Sheep Song