{"product_id":"dark-and-beautiful","title":"Dark and Beautiful","description":"Personnel: Kenny Drew (piano); Albert \"Tootie\" Heath (drums).\u003cbr\u003eLiner Note Author: Chris Sheridan.\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: 05\/21\/1974\/05\/22\/1974.\u003cbr\u003ePhotographer: Nils Winther.\u003cbr\u003eKenny Drew had previously worked with bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen and drummer Albert \"Tootie\" Heath, but these 1974 recordings, made on two consecutive days, mark their first recorded work as a trio. This mid-priced two-CD compilation features the complete contents of two earlier Steeplechase albums (Dark Beauty and If You Could See Me Now). Unlike many piano-led trios, Drew features his sidemen prominently in a variety of settings. Heath's mallet work and Pedersen's warm arco bass add to the luster of the leader's moving ballad \"Dark Beauty.\" The rapid-fire take of Miles Davis' \"All Blues\" adds several twists to the trumpeter's famous modal theme. Drew's rubato introduction to \"It Could Happen to You\" evolves into a brisk bluesy swinger. On the latter session, the trio's introspective exploration of Dave Brubeck's \"In Your Own Sweet Way,\" Drew's spiritual-flavored \"All Souls Here,\" and an adventurous take of Duke Ellington's \"Prelude to a Kiss\" are among the highlights. Both dates were beautifully recorded by engineer Freddy Hansson, who obviously sought to make the most out of these performances by the Kenny Drew Trio. ~ Ken Dryden","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47274797990175,"sku":"716043701124","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/5c5b668ff9e6ca6c1a092bb50dcb8239.jpg?v=1778410196","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/dark-and-beautiful","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}