Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio: Speak Low

Just happened to stumble upon the Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio. I loved the duo rendition of “Jealous Guy,” in which Mr. Yamamoto played the pop melody then he added some jazz in the left hand. Isao Fukui joined in with his hypnotic double-bass. With “Girl Blues,” drummer Tetsujiro Obara and Mr. Fukui held down the rhythm section while Mr. Yamamoto played the blues and some classic poundings, which reminded me of Cecil Taylor’s style. I enjoyed their take on jazz standards on Speak Low.