This is a masterpiece by veteran pianist R. Matthews, and from the very beginning, the music is very fast and furious.

This soloist fits into a classicism that has managed to keep itself always vital and which, thanks to intensive beauty care, has never shown wrinkles. From whom does Mathews descend? I mention in bulk Red Garland, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan, maybe even Bill Evans. This is only as far as physiognomy is concerned: the “sacred fire “is all his own. Egregiously supported by Ray Drummond, robust bassist and the inventive Kenny Washington, Ronnie Mathews shines a little everywhere: from Song For Leslie, reminiscent of the blues used by John Coltrane in his middle period, to I Should Care, which as you know is among the most beautiful ballads of all times.

Track Listing

• Song For Leslie
• Ask Me Now
• It Don’t Mean A Thing
• Susanita
• I Should Care
• Once I Loved

Additional Details

Label: Red Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 43 mins

Release Date: 01/25/07

UPC: 027312316223