Lyle Mays

Surely one of the most talented pianists and improvisers around. Lyle's beautiful touch is clearly evident on "Bill Evans", with the piano sounding exactly the way Evans himself would have played the composition, but yet with the overtones of Mays' distinctive unscalic, melodic ideas. From the completely improvised trios to the funky "Hard Eights", this album oozes funky chords, beautiful melodies, thoughtful improvisations, and virtuosity by the bucketload. One of my favourite jazz trio albums! 


Fictionary

Bill Evans (Album Version)

Fictionary (Album Version)

Sienna (Album Version)

Lincoln Reviews His Notes (Album Version)

Hard Eights (Album Version)

Something Left Unsaid (Album Version)

Trio #1 (Album Version)

Where Are You from Today (Album Version)

Falling Grace (Album Version)

Trio #2 (Album Version)

On the Other Hand (Album Version)

Eberhard

For anyone who enjoys the multi-hued work of both Mays and his long-time associate Pat Metheny, this album is a must. At times, the sheer breadth of the music makes it seem a little stylistically disjointed, but you can't really expext anything less from a man whose grasp of so many musical idioms is so complete. At times quiet and contemplative, at times lively and spirited, it all bears the Mays trademark breathtaking virtuosity - I firmly believe that Mays is one of the most underrated talents of the time and has lived in the shadow of Metheny for too long... 


Street Dreams

Lyle Mays' place in jazz history is assured as the man who co-wrote many of the Pat Metheny Group's greatest songs. For some it is enough to have worked with a demi-god; others seek to become a superstar themselves.

https://image.joox.com/JOOXcover/0/1e5dd74009a4854a/300

Fictionary

Song List

Fictionary

More from Lyle Mays