Forward Motion/David Janeway Trio

Reviews

“Janeway is a real keyboard lion. …Monk’s “Bemsha Swing”, a spontaneously created version recorded is a perfect ending to a fine album by a superior piano trio.”

Jan van Leersum/Rootstime

“Like all the covers here, the trio does not do cookie-cutter: they go after these familiar tunes in their idiosyncratic , free swinging way. This is fresh-sounding, spontaneous music.”

Dan McClenaghan/All About Jazz

“Mainstream pianist David Janeway forms an impressive trio with famed drummer Billy Hart and bassist Cameron Brown. His allegiance to Thelonious Monk is shown on a pair of tunes, such as the bouncy read of “Bemsha Swing” and then a ringer of a selection in the obscure “Two Timer” which features the leader’s left hand and a hip solo from Brown. Tasty bebop is served on the nimble “”Martha’s Prize” and the fun “K’s Shuffle” while pretty harmonies are advanced during “The Maze” and around Brown’s cymbals on “Night and Day”. Vintage voyage.”

George W. Harris/Jazz Weekly

“Pianist David Janeway has a fantastic trio here. The inherently lyrical quality of Janeway’s music is given new strengths here.”

Dusty Groove

“This session offers a strong mix of jazz tunes, including both well-known and hidden gems, along with potent originals by the leader. Monk’s “Bemsha Swing” displays the marvelous interplay of the trio as they break new ground exploring this jazz standard.”

Ken Dryden/NYC Jazz Record

“Janeway leaves his sidemen plenty of room to showcase their own talents, while always creating a cohesive and energetic groove with them.”

John Zaff/Hot House Jazz