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Those Who Choose to Swing by Pete Siers Trio
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fave it Traditional Jazz Combo
12 tracks | 68 minutes
Released Apr 2005
on PKO Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:47 Sweet Pete lyrics BUY MP3 06:47 Sweet Pete lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:47 Sweet Pete
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Hard swinging straight ahead piano trio jazz
Editorial review
Although Pete Siers' is the leader on this album, the true star of the set is pianist Johnny O'Neal. Siers' drums are, for the most part, relegated to the background except for his passion for the ride cymbal which he tends to pound rather than massage. This a Detroit group, all with excellent jazz credentials. Piano player O'Neal spent time withArt Blakey's Jazz Messengers during the early 1980's and then with the Ray Brown Trio. Bassist Paul Keller had been on albums with Russell Malone and Diana Krall. The Trio's leader, Pete Siers, also worked with Malone. Given these references, it is not unreasonable to expect a more innovative, imaginative outcome. Technically, the performances are topnotch, inspirationally they fall a little short of expectation. In fact, those who prefer an abrasive element to their music will find this album slick, and perhaps even dull. Nonetheless, there is some excellent playing by the group, especially O'Neal. Listen to his driving, lyrical piano on Coleman Hawkins' "39"-25"-39." "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" is done in a boppish mode, with O'Neal's piano once again carrying the load supported by Siers' fine brush work and ever present cymbal. Keller is heard to good effect on this vintage 1910 tune. Siers and Keller duet on "Just Squeeze Me" with Keller's bass carrying the melody. Siers lets loose with a rare full drum solo on "Arjuna." With a play list of 9 standards and 3 originals, the initial album of the Pete Siers Trio is not ground breaking, but a haven for pleasant listening. ~ Dave Nathan, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
This is an unpretentious, classic set of high-quality mainstream modern jazz. (Piotr Michalowski, SEMJA Update, April 1999)
This release is "Sweet" Pete's first recording as the leader of his trio consisting of Johnny O'Neal (formerly of Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Ray Brown) and bassist Paul Keller. Siers has been on the Ann Arbor jazz scene since the late 80's, when he and bassist Keller arrived. Together the two formed the rhythm section for Keller's then-new Bird of Paradise Orchestra.
Siers, again with Keller, gained national exposure working with guitarist Russell Malone, and both are featured on Malone's CD, "Black Butterfly." A multi-faceted swing percussionist, Siers has taken the drummer's stool for many national jazz performers who've come through town, including Mose Allison, Barry Harris, Mulgrew Miller, Frank Morgan, James Moody and the late Doc Cheatham. He can bang with the best of them, but his work with his own trio proves he's among the best at his craft.