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Signs of Life
Peter Bernstein's second CD as a leader reunites him with pianist Brad Mehldau and once again features him in a quartet. However, both Bernstein and Mehldau had grown quite a bit as soloists during the previous two years (the pianist really tears into "Nobody Else but Me") and this time they are joined by the virtuosic bassist Christian McBride and drummer Gregory Hutchinson. In addition, the songs (five Bernstein originals and four standards) are stronger and challenge the soloists to play at their best. Among the highlights are "Jet Stream," "Jive Coffee" (Bernstein's sly revision of "Tea for Two"), "Will You Still Be Mine," and a tasteful "My Ideal" in addition to "Nobody Else but Me." An excellent effort. ~ Scott Yanow pianist Bernstein leads burning quartet, w. Brad Mehldau (Joshua Redman)-pno, Christian McBride-bs, Gregory Hutchinson (Roy Hargrove)-dms Recorded at RPM Studios, New York, New York on December 17, 1994. Includes liner notes by Neil Tesser. Personnel: Peter Bernstein (guitar); Brad Mehldau (piano); Gregory Hutchinson (drums). Liner Note Author: Neil Tesser. Recording information: RPM Studios, New York, NY (12/17/1994). Photographer: Ron Schwerin. Personnel: Peter Bernstein (guitar); Brad Mehldau (piano); Christian McBride (bass); Gregory Hutchinson (drums).