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MAX KEENLYSIDE
Keenlystride: Piano Stomps, Rags, Shouts, and Blues
Rivermont BSW-2213

A favorite at jazz and ragtime festivals across North America, and winner of the Canadian National Artist's Program held in conjunction with the 2010 Olympics, pianist and composer Max Keenlyside is a "musician's musician" in the very best sense. On this CD as in his live performances, Keenlyside plays with plenty of pep and energy (but never too fast!) and his performances are laced with humor, all the while remaining faithful to the spirit and intent of the original composers. He is known especially for his renditions of pieces by Jelly Roll Morton, James P. Johnson, Eubie Blake, and other stride and early jazz composers. Never one to slavishly imitate the old masters, Keenlyside improvises comfortably in their styles, providing a fresh look at classics such as Johnson's "Mule Walk" or Morton's "King Porter Stomp." The accompanying eight-page booklet features extensive notes by the artist. 56 minutes.

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1. The Mule WalkJames P. Johnson
2. Rippling WatersWillie "The Lion" Smith
3.Outer SpaceCharles "Luckey" Roberts
4.Carolina ShoutJames P. Johnson
5. Snowy Morning BluesJames P. Johnson
6.Meet Me In St. Louis, LouisKerry Mills
7. The WolverinesJelly Roll Morton
8.Memories of YouEubie Blake - Andy Razaf
9.Fat Meat and GreensJames Blythe
10.King Porter StompJelly Roll Morton
11.The PearlsJelly Roll Morton
12.Troublesome IvoriesEubie Blake
13. Baltimore TodoloEubie Blake
14.Perfect Rag (duet with Martin Spitznagel)Jelly Roll Morton
15. Poor Piano BluesMax Keenlyside
Credits:
Recording engineer: Max Keenlyside / Mastering: Bryan Wright / Liner notes: Max Keenlyside