Roger Kellaway's "Meets the Duo" is a captivating jazz album released in 1992 under the Chiaroscuro Records label. This studio session, recorded in February of the same year at the renowned Van Gelder Recording Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, showcases the masterful interplay between Roger Kellaway on piano, Gene Bertoncini on guitar, and Michael Moore on bass. The album spans a diverse range of jazz standards and original compositions, totaling eleven tracks and a duration of one hour and sixteen minutes.
The album opens with "Soflee," a gentle and melodic piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. It includes well-known jazz standards like "All The Things You Are," "Gone With The Wind," and "Sweet And Lovely," alongside original compositions such as "Old New Waltz" and "Jazzspeak." Each track is a testament to the musicians' virtuosity and their ability to breathe new life into familiar tunes while delivering fresh and engaging performances.
Produced by Hank O'Neal and Andrew Sordoni, and mastered by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder, "Meets the Duo" is a testament to the enduring appeal of jazz and the timeless quality of these performances. Whether you're a long-time fan of Roger Kellaway or a newcomer to his music, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the beauty and complexity of jazz.
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