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Trent Austin Two-Toned CD

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Trent Austin TWO-Toned

 

 

I'm extremely excited to offer anyone who'd like a special offer to purchase  my  CD, entitled Two-Toned. This CD is comprised of entirely duo settings and features quite possibly the world's greatest jazz pianist Benny Green on piano! Other performers include Paul Odeh, Ryan Parker, Thomas Snow and Jon Wheatley. 



Some thoughts on Trent's new CD, "Two-Toned": 

The trumpet/piano duo has a distinguished history in recorded jazz starting 
with Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines in 1928. The remarkable series of 
recordings made by Oscar Peterson with trumpeters (Roy, Diz, Clark, Sweets, 
Faddis, Freddie) continued in that tradition of give-and-take, jousts that 
walk a tightrope that depends for success on both perfect time and the 
empathy among performers that is the hallmark of great improvised 
music. Trent Austin's new disc gathers four pianists and one guitarist for 
two duets each with the trumpeter, and the partners include a New England 
favorite, the veteran guitarist Jon Wheately, and a world-class proteg� of 
Oscar Peterson, Benny Green. 

Trent has married a simple conceit -- a project of duos -- with an ambitious 
program that deftly elevates a congenial gathering of stylists to a coherent 
gathering of styles. From the the world of Armstrong ("I'm Confessin'") to 
the world of Kenny Wheeler and Woody Shaw and beyond, passing 
through red-blooded renderings of swing-era standards, bebop (Charlie 
Parker's workout on "S'Wonderful," "Stupendous"), and a special tribute to 
the timeless art of Clark Terry. 

Whether playing a simple, singing melody or the complex rhumba of a Chick 
Corea line, Trent shows on this disc much more than dexterity. He is 
a contemporary jazz musician with an old soul. He looks both ways and 
honors the legacy of the trumpet in jazz and an awareness of the avant-garde 
with equal respect. There is passion instead of pastiche and uncommon 
clarity of harmonies and phrasing. 

Special warmth comes through in the encounters with Benny Green, whose 
relationship with Oscar Peterson is paralleled by Trent's long association 
with Clark Terry. Peterson and Terry recorded together on many occasions, 
and this session presents an opportunity to hear the keepers of the flame. 
Pianist Ryan Parker swings mightily and pianist Thomas Snow is an adept 
modernist, updating the language of Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called 
Love" and matching Trent's pyrotechnics on Corea's "Armando's Rhumba." 
Pianist Paul Odeh provides solid and sensitive foundations on two 
outstanding original tunes by the trumpeter. Guitarist Wheatley brings 
mature and elegant artistry to the date. 

With no rhythm section and nowhere to hide, Trent Austin makes it clear that 
he has nothing to hide from. 

--Peter Sokolowski 


2. Do yourself a favor…get Trent Austin’s new CD “Two-Toned.” If you heard Trent’s first CD, “Trumpet 101” you already know what a killer player he is. On “Two-Toned” Trent takes it to a whole new level. Trent’s playing is technically superb, but even more impressive is his incredible musicality and imagination. “Two-Toned” really shows off Trent’s apprenticeship with the master, Clark Terry. 
The sidemen Trent brought in are fantastic. All these guys are outstanding on their own, and when teamed up with Trent, it’s smokin’! Benny Green’s piano alone is worth the price of the CD! 
The quality of the recording is excellent, not overly processed, nice and clean. 
You won’t be disappointed. (review taken from www.trumpetherald.com)

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