Jeff Colella - Lotus BlossomThis recording offers a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on a conversation between two master improvisers. Pianist Jeff Colella and bassist Putter Smith are two original and uniquely compatible musical voices. The mix of standards and originals that Jeff and Putter have chosen beautifully showcase what these artists can do with a nod to the past and an eye on the present and beyond. Included are well known compositions by Michel Legrand, Bill Evans,

Renowned Russian pianist Zlata Chochieva presents their transcriptions of the works of great composers such as Bach

Umaru knows how to kick back and have some fun

some of which was produced as a live SACD (stereo and 5

Sam Phillips

Having established their reputations as soloists

London-American was the prime UK outlet for U

Ferry had 43 siblings

Léon Berben can be considered a master of his trade on the harpsichord and organ

Australian comedian Lawrence Leung sets off on the adventure of a lifetime as he tries to achieve the dreams he had for himself as a child

to whom they've become like sisters

endlessly copied by other players over the years

Liner Notes by Ed Grant of Media Funhouse