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| Steve
Barta's Blue River is a lovely collection of introspective compositions.
Steve' touch is supported with sensitivity by Bruce Dunlap on guitar,
Paul Socolow on bass and Ricky Sebastion on drums - and are really
enhanced by Herbie Mann's flutes. This is listening music so settle
down, relax and enjoy it. I did! Dr. Billy Taylor |
| "An
impressive example of subtlety is acoustic pianist Steve Barta, whose
reflective, often Brazilian-influenced Blue River makes it abundantly
clear that pretty doesn't have to mean wimpy." Jazziz " Steve's
sensitivity shines through "Blue River" and his penchant
for turning emotion to music within the world of Brazilian Jazz
is inspiring" "Barta
works a melodic landscape located somewhere between the hills of
Windham and the beach at Ipanema. His original compositions are
accessible and attractive and his piano solos recall Bill Evans
in his economical choice of notes" "He writes
genuine melodies that linger in your mind long after the recording
has ended" "This marvelous
recording Blue River is positively addicting! Barta is an extremely
refined and tasty piano player" "Definite
mood music...the compositions are mellow, up-tempo, breezy, and
to be enjoyed like a fine wine." "Blue River
is a great original album and a must for those lazy hazy days when
you just want to be" Taken in total,
Blue River is a light Bossa tone poem, a perfect mood piece providing
just enough spice to be intriguing and enough softness to soothe"
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