LeeAnn Ledgerwood, who played in New York clubs for most of the 1980s, finally made her debut as a leader on this set, which is comprised of six of her originals, two from flutist Jeremy Steig and a pair of standards. Throughout, the pianist often recalls Chick Corea (especially on "Nardis" and the intense "Terribillis"), performing with a trio, a quartet and solo (a largely unrecognizable "I Want to Talk About You"). Ledgerwood takes several impressive improvisations, but Jeremy Steig really dominates the four songs he appears on, while tenorman Bill Evans (who is on two selections) is quite effective on "Smash and Grab." With either Eddie Gomez or Steve LaSpina on bass in addition to drummer Danny Gottlieb, this well-rounded set was a good start for LeeAnn Ledgerwood's solo career. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.
Triloka Records, 320187-2,
2002
Digitally recorded 4th-5th
January, 1991 At Power Station, New York City
Musicians:
LeeAnn Ledgerwood - Piano,
Keyboards
Jeremy Steig - Flute
Bill Evans - Tenor Saxophone,
Soprano Saxophone
Eddie Gomez, Steve LaSpina -
Bass
Danny Gottlieb - Drums
Tracks:
01. Robins Row {Jeremy Steig,
LeeAnn Ledgerwood} (3:53)
02. Taisho Pond {LeeAnn
Ledgerwood} (4:50)
03. Miss Perfect {Jeremy
Steig} (5:32)
04. Chance {LeeAnn
Ledgerwood} (5:39)
05. Nardis {Miles Davis}
(8:09)
06. Afterglow {Jeremy Steig}
(3:12)
07. You Wish {LeeAnn
Ledgerwood} (7:02)
08. Smash And Grab {LeeAnn
Ledgerwood} (4:20)
09. Terribillis {LeeAnn
Ledgerwood} (6:31)
10. I Wanna Talk About You
{Billy Eckstine} (2:58)
Total Time: 52:06
Credits:
Producer, Remixing - Walter
Becker
Executive-Producer - KD
Kagel, Mitchell Markus, Paul A. Sloman
Engineer, Digital Editing,
Mastering - Roger Nichols
Engineer [Assistant] - Dan
Gellert
Remixing [Assistant] - Tom Hardisty
