Description
The Gold Standard of Late-Night Jazz
Jazz Ballads is the definitive collection for the purist. Stripping away the pop crossovers and upbeat sambas, this album focuses entirely on the rich, complex, and hauntingly beautiful world of the traditional jazz ballad. It is the perfect accompaniment for a glass of wine, deep conversation, or moments of solitary reflection.
The Artist & The Instrument
Jazz ballads require a mastery of space and silence. Recording on the Yamaha Disklavier DS3X 6’1” Grand Piano, pianist Richard Kahn utilizes the instrument’s full dynamic capability. The ENSPIRE PRO technology ensures that the iconic dissonance of Monk’s Round Midnight and the lush, rolling chords of Misty are reproduced with the exact weight and decay of the original performance. This is not just playback; it is a recreation of a master pianist at work.
The Music
This tracklist reads like a hall of fame for the Great American Songbook. From the heartbreaking melody of Here’s That Rainy Day to the complex harmonic structure of Billy Strayhorn’s Lush Life, these songs define the genre. Whether you are a jazz aficionado or simply love the sound of a piano in its most romantic mode, this collection offers a timeless listening experience.
Tracklist:
Technical Specifications
Feature
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Detail
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| Format |
Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft (MIDI) |
| Files |
10 Individual MIDI Files |
| Style |
Traditional Jazz Ballads |
| Instrument Used |
Yamaha Disklavier DS3X Enspire Pro |
| Performer |
Richard Kahn |
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