Rating: - Great duo by two under-rated virtuosos
Dave McKenna may have more 'fame' on his side, but both of these artists are neglected marvels.

Their virtuosity is not flashy (though both are capable of blowing over uptempo changes), but in their focus on musicality.

I first heard Gray Sargent in Tony Bennett's road band a few years back, and it wasn't exactly a forum for highlighting the band members. Tony may not be as hard to work for as Frank Sinatra was, but anyone who can make it in his band has to have their ego ... Read More

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Rating: - Brilliant playing! You'll forget it's only a duo.
So much has been written about Dave McKenna that it seems suprefluous to say more. But I must, because it is possible that there are fans of swinging jazz who don't know of him. He needs no bassist, that's certain. His rolling bass lines with his left hand are legendary. And he won't lose you with too many notes from the right hand. If it's a tune you have heard before, rest assured that you will recognize it and he won't lose you in it. Many jazz pianists are dazzling technically, and this is ... Read More