Credits:

Ben Sidran

Description:

This Japan-only CD set includes the previously unreleased 5-song EP "Who's TheOld Guy Now?" and his latest 8-song, standards-oriented album "Swing State". Modern jazz piano of the 40's, 50's, and early 60's. The trios of Bud Powell, Horace Silver, and Oscar Petersen, among others, were the source of his words and imagination. How can you not love a musician who lists Sonny Clark as his favorite pianist? (omission) The project began a few years ago when Ben was playing piano in his spare time at Tommy Lipuma's house and Tommy encouraged him to do an instrumental album. At least I am glad he did. As the idea went through Ben's head, he chose a standard tune from the 30's instead of a be-bop anthem, 50's funk. --From the liner notes to "Swing State" by Michael Cascuna

Tracklisting:

1.WE THE PEOPLE
2.WHO'S THE OLD GUY NOW
3.THE BLUES IS THE BOTTOM LINE
4.TOO MANY PEOPLE
5.OLD WINE NEW BOTTLE
6.Over the Rainbow
7.Tuxedo Junction
8.Laura (Alt. Take)