Michael Cochrane Trio - Song Of Change (1993)

An excellent straight-ahead hard bop pianist, Michael Cochrane performs four of his originals and six standards, including swinging versions of "On Green Dolphin Street," "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top," and "Autumn Leaves" on this trio set. Assisted by bassist Marcus McLaurine and drummer Alan Nelson, Cochrane adds his own musical personality to the hard bop tradition, creating music that should please straight-ahead jazz fans. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.

Down Beat (12/93, p.41) - 3 Stars - Good - "...Solid...cheery uptempo takes on standards..."

JazzTimes (4/95, pp.87-88) - "...SONG OF CHANGE offers music executed with unselfconscious assurance guaranteeing fondly repeated listening..."

Soul Note, 121251-2, 1993

Recorded 23^rd-24^th November, 1992 At Garden Productions, New York

Musicians:

Michael Cochrane - Piano

Marcus McLaurine - Bass

Alan Nelson - Drums

Tracks:

01. S.C.C. {Michael Cochrane} (5:57)

02. Once I Loved {Ray Gilbert, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes} (6:48)

03. Prelude To A Kiss {Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills} (6:45)

04. On Green Dolphin Street {Bronislaw Kaper, Ned Washington} (6:46)

05. No Pain, No Gain {Michael Cochrane} (5:07)

06. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top {Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers} (8:00)

07. Cloud 9 {Michael Cochrane} (6:08)

08. Autumn Leaves {Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert} (7:08)

09. Song Of Change {Michael Cochrane} (6:57)

10. Bemsha Swing {Denzil Best, Thelonious Monk} (5:16)

Credits:

Producer - Michael Cochrane

Executive Producer - Giovanni Bonandrini

Engineer, Mixing - Jimmy Madison

Mastering - Gennaro Carone

Liner Notes - Bill Shoemaker

Total Time: 64:52