Fred Nardin Trio - Look Ahead (2019) CD-Rip

Pianist Fred Nardin leads a strong trio of bassist Or Bareket and drummer Leon Parker on this collection of originals. The team can range from uptown and upscale blues such as “KJust Easy” to scrambling digits and directions as on the post boppers “One Finger Snap” and “Look Ahead.” Nardin gives a kinetic salute to Thelonious Monk on the fun “Memory of T” and shows celestial spacings for “In the Skies” and the richly reverent “Prayers.” Bareket displays a rich pulse while in the spotlight for a “Prelude” and the men deliver clever and sophisticated communication for “Colours.” This is a trio worth checking out.