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Noah Haidu

Standards III

Review by Gary Hill

The second release I’ve reviewed from this artist, this is very much the same kind of music as that first one. That means it’s made up of killer jazz that at times works toward fusion. This set is effective from the start to the end. It’s such a satisfying ride for fans of classy jazz.

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Track by Track Review
Yesterdays

Killer piano gets things going here. The track works into some smoking fusion zones as other instruments join and it drives outward.

Lover

While not a big change, this is another powerhouse jazz romp.

Things Ain't What They Used To Be

Here we get more killer jazz with an exploratory vibe.

A Child Is Born

Gentle piano tones are the whole life and nature of the first half of this piece. It’s a pretty ballad. Other instruments join later and the bass gets a cool feature section. It gets into a killer jazz jam as it continues later.

Alone Together

The groove and vibe on this thing is so cool. There are definitely hints of blues in the arrangement. The whole thing is packed with magic and charm.

Slipstream

Frantic and powerful, this brings the fusion vibes and a lot of style. It is absolutely incendiary.

Casual

Piano and percussion get us going here. The bass joins as this continues, and this is a cool tune from start to finish.

Old Folks

This is a mellower number that is more pure traditional jazz. I really love the piano work on this track so much. They do get into more of a groove as it works forward later.

Stevie W

This is a tasty jazz groove that works really well.

Tonight...Teach...Me

Piano based, this has some definite unsettling vibes. This piano solo is all class.

Teach Me Tonight

I dig the slow jazz groove on this number a lot.

 
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