Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Thirteen
Steve Kuhn · 1991
52 min · 6 tracks · jazz
Intimate piano improvisations weave through classic standards with a lyrical eloquence and deep emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Solar — This piece showcases Kuhn's ability to navigate complex harmonies while maintaining melodic clarity, embodying the essence of modern jazz improvisation.
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Don't Explain — Kuhn's interpretation brings a deep sense of melancholy to this Billie Holiday classic, highlighting his sensitivity to the emotional weight of the lyrics.
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Autumn in New York — His rendition transforms this well-known standard into a reflective exploration of mood and atmosphere, demonstrating his unique approach to familiar material.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate evening listening experience
- intricate improvisation appreciation
- emotional depth seekers
- reflective solo moments
Maybe skip if you
- fast-paced background music
- instant gratification listeners
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of this release, Steve Kuhn was an established figure in jazz, following his acclaimed work in the 1960s and 1970s. This album is part of a series recorded at Maybeck Recital Hall, showcasing his refined style and improvisational skill in a solo setting, marking a return to the intimate concert format that defined much of his later career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Keith Jarrett· Bill Evans· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Folks 6:35
- 2 Solar 9:48
- 3 Don't Explain 8:26
- 4 I Remember You 10:21
- 5 Autumn in New York 10:56
- 6 The Meaning of the Blues 6:18
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