Bob Nell Album
Soft & Bronze
Bob Nell, Michael Bisio, and Brad Edwards bring lyricism, momentum, and harmonic depth to a program of Nell’s original trio compositions.
About the Album
Soft & Bronze features Bob Nell on piano, Michael Bisio on bass, and Brad Edwards on drums. Built entirely around Nell’s original compositions, the album moves between forceful post-bop playing, blues forms, modal passages, and more lyrical trio performances.
The recording documents a longstanding musical relationship between Nell and Bisio, supported by Edwards’ responsive and propulsive drumming. Contemporary reviews emphasized the trio’s close interaction, Nell’s command of jazz-piano tradition, and his ability to work within that tradition without merely reproducing it.
Track Listing
- 808 Express
- Soft & Bronze
- Triumphant Thoroughfare
- Milo’s Blues
- Song for Aria
- Steve’s Revenge
- Blues for KB — Take 1
- Blues for KB — Take 3
Personnel
Bob Nell — piano
Michael Bisio — bass
Brad Edwards — drums
Recording Credits
Plechmo Music
Catalog number Plechmo 4000
Recorded November 24, 2002
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Reviews & Press
“He plays with an interesting synthesis of pianistic styles.” — Jason Bivins, Cadence, April 2005
“Even at his highest velocity or when the trio is at its most forceful, Nell never loses his sense of touch and taste.” — Jason Bivins, Cadence, April 2005
“This is a fine disc, worth tracking down.” — Jason Bivins, Cadence, April 2005