Album lore

Blues For Hiroshi, recorded by the Anthony Wonsey Trio and released on Sharp Nine Records in 2004, stands as a quietly assured document of modern jazz piano. The album’s nine tracks, including a reflective reading of "The Peacocks," traverse standards such as "Waltz For Debby" and "Just In Time" alongside original compositions like "Brother Hiroshi." The trio’s interplay is marked by a supple rhythmic foundation and Wonsey’s articulate touch, reflecting a lineage that honors jazz ballads and latin jazz elements without excess.The session’s intimacy is palpable, with moments of solo piano delicacy balanced against fuller ensemble passages. Tracks such as "Relaxin’ At Camarillo" and "Black Fairy Tales" reveal the trio’s capacity for nuanced dynamics and melodic clarity. Blues For Hiroshi is an artifact for those attuned to the subtle currents of early 21st-century jazz, a record that rewards repeated listening through its carefully wrought performances and warm resonance.

Album lore

Blues For Hiroshi, recorded by the Anthony Wonsey Trio and released on Sharp Nine Records in 2004, stands as a quietly assured document of modern jazz piano. The album’s nine tracks, including a reflective reading of "The Peacocks," traverse standards such as "Waltz For Debby" and "Just In Time" alongside original compositions like "Brother Hiroshi." The trio’s interplay is marked by a supple rhythmic foundation and Wonsey’s articulate touch, reflecting a lineage that honors jazz ballads and latin jazz elements without excess.The session’s intimacy is palpable, with moments of solo piano delicacy balanced against fuller ensemble passages. Tracks such as "Relaxin’ At Camarillo" and "Black Fairy Tales" reveal the trio’s capacity for nuanced dynamics and melodic clarity. Blues For Hiroshi is an artifact for those attuned to the subtle currents of early 21st-century jazz, a record that rewards repeated listening through its carefully wrought performances and warm resonance.