Brent Jarvis Trio plays the music of Bill Evans

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Bill Evans was known for his lyrical and introspective approach to the piano, as well as his rhythmic and harmonic complexity. After recording on Miles Davis’ 1959 album: Kind of Blue, Bill Evans went on to lead his own iconic trios, release groundbreaking solo piano albums, and collaborate with Stan Getz, Jim Hall, Tony Bennett, Art Farmer, Nat Adderley, Oliver Nelson, and others.

In the 1986 documentary: Piano Legends; Chick Corea, in introducing Bill Evans states:

“the player with the skills and sensitivity to master its incredible expressiveness can personalize a piano to such an extent that it seems that it was built for him and him alone.”

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Brent Jarvis is a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Following in a tradition of lyrical, dynamic, and rhythmically complex piano players; Brent’s work has been described as: “captivating... a collaboration between the sensual and the intellectual... music that sparks the senses and transcends genres” (Laura Fernandez - JAZZ.FM91 Toronto), and "romantic but never cloying” (Katie Malloch - CBC Jazz Beat).

Brent studied music at the University of Toronto (BMUS JAZZ Performance) and musicology at the University of Victoria (MA Musicology); and has taught music at Vancouver Island University, the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and the University of Victoria.

Brent's latest album is entitled Dragonfly. This recording combines traditional Cuban rhythms with contemporary jazz music; and features original compositions for piano, trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, bass, timbales, and congas. Fantastic contributions to the recording were made by Miguelito Valdes, Monik Nordine, Ben Henriques, Steve MacDonald, and Jose Sanchez.

Brent Jarvis piano
Ken Lister Bass
John Lee drums
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www.brentjarvis.com
www.harbourviewstudio.com