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Carlos Barba Trio: Lightyears
By"Bluebird" opens with thumping avant-garde clatter that eventually finds its path in Barba's silky smooth piano playing. The sounds that emanate from Barba's keys are downright gorgeous like the rising sun on the first day of summer. Erik Unsworth's hypnotic bass add layers of rhythmic depth. Just as evocative is "Labyrinth," which deserves its mysterious title from Barba's incandescent performance, whose piano flickers like light reflecting on a lake. It's a moody, dreamy track, one for late-night drives.
However, not everything on the album aims for a chill vibe. The rambunctious "There Is No Greater Love" captures the invigorating chemistry of Barba and his fellow musicians. Barba's electrifying piano, Unsworth's jamming bass lines, and Lawrence Brown's robust drums crackle with infectious enthusiasm. Their affection and attention to their craft simply sizzles, making this trio Lightyears better than many of their peers.
Track Listing
Lightyears; Dreams; Bluebird; Labyrinth; Orange; The Lake; There Is No Greater Love.
Personnel
Carlos Barba
pianoCarlos Barba: piano; Erik Unsworth: upright bass; Lawrence Brown: drums.
Album information
Title: Lightyears | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Self Produced
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