Leo Genovese - Haikus II (2003)

This is the first album as leader on Fresh Sound "New Talent" for the superb young Argentinean pianist Leo Genovese. He has assembled an interesting group for this recording, including FSNT-regular Phil Grenadier on trumpet and also bassist Demian Cabaud and drummer Francisco Mela. This collection of nine pieces mixes originals and wonderful interpretations of the classics "I'll Remember April" and "All The Things You Are". The "Haikus" in the title of the CD and the title of many of the pieces here refer to the ancient and long-respected tradition of traditional Japanese poetry, an art form that is based on the construction of seventeen-syllable poems reflecting personal thoughts about the world. These poems reflect the simplicity of thought and the essence of an object and on hearing the simplicity and delicacy of Leo's compositions and piano style, you'll begin to understand.

Leo Genovese (p), Phil Grenadier (tp), Nathan Blehar (ts), Demian Cabaud (b), Francisco Mela (d)