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Curveball

by Geoff Keezer

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As venerable jazz piano legends pass on, there is concern for the shortage of gifted, new pianist to carry on the tradition and legacy of instrument into the evolution of the jazz keyboard. While there are numbers of emulators who are enlightened, competent and well-schooled candidates, it is eventful to find one among the throng whose early sum of characteristics clearly define singularity and high promise for refreshing, masterful bridging of the past and the future.

Surely one of the uncommon species is young Geoff Keezer who debuted with an outstanding recording of his startling musical maturity and creativity at age 17 on WAITING IN THE WINGS (Sunnyside SSC 1035D). My own first in-person exposure to his pianistic credentials was at the annual convention of the IAJE (International Association of Jazz Educators) held in Atlanta, GA in 1987 and Geoff was one of the "Young Talent of the Year" winners who performed with ear-yanking magnetism. Now with his second recording CURVEBALL recorded at age 18, he has established a good grip on the leading edge of virile, two-handed tradition of Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson and Phineas Newborn. Moreover, his abilities as a composer are likewise sharply illuminating; five of the seven selections are Keezer originals.

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released January 1, 1990

Geoff Keezer - piano
Steve Nelson - vibraphone
Victor Lewis - drums
Charnett Moffett - bass

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