The Nights of Bradley's

by Kirk Lightsey

Overview

Pianist Kirk Lightsey and bassist Rufus Reid first played together on a regular basis as members of Dexter Gordon's quartet in the 1980s. Their duo session is particularly special due to the tight musical communication between the two players, and the fact that it took place at Bradley's. Open for 25 years in New York and usually featuring piano/bass duos, Bradley's was one of the Big Apple's top after-hours clubs and a place for pianists to play before their peers. Lightsey and Reid (who is showcased on Benny Golson's "From Dream to Dream") explore seven sophisticated compositions, all but Johnny Mandel's "A Time for Love" originating in the jazz world. The two musicians are heard at the top of their game (which two decades later they happily still are) and come up with an endless series of fresh variations, including on Wayne Shorter's haunting "Speak No Evil" and a cooking rendition of "Oleo." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	07/20/2004
Label:	Sunnyside Communications
UPC:	0016728113625
Rank:	104365

Tracks

1. I Told You So
2. Speak No Evil
3. A Time for Love
4. Giant Steps
5. From Dream to Dream
6. In Your Own Sweet Way
7. Oleo

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kirk Lightsey   Primary Artist,Piano
Rufus Reid   Bass

Technical Credits

Francois Zalacain   Audio Production,Producer,Liner Notes
Benny Golson   Composer
John Coltrane   Composer
Russ Musto   Liner Notes,Photography,Production Assistant
Johnny Mandel   Composer
Peter Blaikie   Photography
Dave Brubeck   Composer
Sir Arthur Payson   Engineer
George Cables   Composer
Wayne Shorter   Composer
Tim Geaney   Cover Photo
Sonny Rollins   Composer