Story's remarkable 1983 debut captured here on film is the intellectual sister of Winston's December--a discursive series of solo piano improvisations that draw on the rich jazz harmony of pioneers like Bill Evans Story's acknowledged chief inspiration. Yet Colors is almost minimalist next to Evans's more densely textured works--a spacious blend of polychords breezy runs and finely timed sustenutos with an accessible spirit and memorable melodies--like the uplifting figure she p
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Liz Story has established herself as one of the world's most distinctive composers and pianists. The three-time Grammy nominee fashions a deeply personal style, balancing physical prowess against delicate moods, colours and textures which take shape at the elusive transitions between classical and folk with a rich jazz harmony of pioneers like Bill Evans, Story's chief inspiration. This release features all the tracks from her 'Solid Colours' album: 'Rope Trick', 'Toy Soldiers', 'Hymn', 'Without You', 'Mostly The Hours', 'Encore', 'Wedding Rain', 'Bradley's Dream', 'Unaccountable Effect', 'Things With Wings' and 'Solid Colours'.
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