Clay Giberson: Moment’s Notice
Playing piano and keyboards, Clay Giberson trios up with David Ambrosio/b and John Bishop/drd for a mix of jazz standards and originals that weave together like a swinging tapestry. Giberson has a bucketload of clever ideas here, taking “St. James Infirmary” and casting long shadows with Ambrosio’s bass, while letting the bass man assert himself...
Oct 19, 20261 min read
Playing piano and keyboards, Clay Giberson trios up with David Ambrosio/b and John Bishop/drd for a mix of jazz standards and originals that weave together like a swinging tapestry. Giberson has a bucketload of clever ideas here, taking “St. James Infirmary” and casting long shadows with Ambrosio’s bass, while letting the bass man assert himself on a swaying take of “Poinciana”. Bishop leads the Blue Note bopping on the totally hip “Mayreh” and digs a rivulet on the title p ieces. The leader’s own “Upper Road” displays rich hints of Bill Evans and Debussy, while “Speak” coaxes deft digits and design. Three’s not a crowd.
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