The Inventions Trio embodies the essence of synergy and masterful interplay that is important to successful chamber jazz

Life`s a Movie is the third project by versatile veteran pianistBill Mays` highly imaginative Inventions Trio, and his first recording for Chiaroscuro. Featuring the versatile and impeccable Marvin Stamm on trumpet, and the excellent young classically-trained and vividly swinging cellist, Alisa Horn, the Inventions Trio embodies the essence of synergy and masterful interplay that is so important to successful `chamber` jazz.

The album is centered around an imaginary soundtrack - the title suite - that beautifully displays Mays` compositional and conceptual skills.

There is also a heartfelt tribute to the immortal Bill Evans with a medley of four Evans` originals; a tour of Spain with the trio`s version of Joaquin Rodrigo`s `Concierto de Aranjuez` (which earned a permanent place in jazz history through Miles`~Sketches of Spain) and Chick Corea`s own classic `Spain,` inspired by the same piece; and a three-piece medley from the utterly unique Thelonious Monk.

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Track Listing

• My Bells
• Interplay
• Turn out the Stars
• Waltz for Debby
• Life's a Movie: Main Title
• Life's a Movie: Love Theme Bittersweet
• Life's a Movie: Chase
• Life's a Movie: End Credits
• Concierto De Aranjuez
• Spain
• Trinkle Tinkle
• Pannonica
• Straight, No Chaser

Additional Details

Label: Chiaroscuro Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 55:32 mins

Release Date: 09/24/13

UPC: 700755888853